grantallsop Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sorry if this is a repost, i tryed the search and didn't find anything. Anyways i just replaced my pads in my bb7, following the instuctions properly and using the help on wiki. So i did all of this put my wheel back in set up the brake and went to ride and it feels really spongy. Is this because there new pads? and should i give them time to bed in so its a soild brake again?Cheers..Grant.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsy Ben Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 From personal experience, yeah, i'd wait it out for another week or two to give it a chance, before replacing cables etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 When you say set it up did you undo the mounting bolts (the Tri-align ones) and then pull the brake lever and then tighten them up again? You're probably already aware but if the pads aren't aligned it'll cause part of the pads to hit first, which will make it feel spongy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Give your rotor a good clean. Then your pads a clean. then just splash some water on your rotor then ride around and just keep pulling your brake nonstop while riding. Worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantallsop Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 When you say set it up did you undo the mounting bolts (the Tri-align ones) and then pull the brake lever and then tighten them up again? You're probably already aware but if the pads aren't aligned it'll cause part of the pads to hit first, which will make it feel spongy.No i dent, i just replaced them with out taking it off, but i did pull the lever in before putting the wheel back on and there was only one moving in. Do you know how to prevent this?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 No i dent, i just replaced them with out taking it off, but i did pull the lever in before putting the wheel back on and there was only one moving in. Do you know how to prevent this?CheersOnly one is meant to move - the outboard one.Set the rotor up as close to that staic or inboard pad as possible to prevent spongeyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) Only one is meant to move - the outboard one.Indeed! Tried to type a good explanation on how to set-up a BB7, but it just comes out confused. Maybe Kris could do it... he's good at that! Or maybe I should do a guide with pics? h`mmmYay, found this! Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Edited January 5, 2008 by Concussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Awesome video. Seriously considering a BB7 now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) Indeed! Tried to type a good explanation on how to set-up a BB7, but it just comes out confused. Maybe Kris could do it... he's good at that! Or maybe I should do a guide with pics? h`mmmYay, found this! Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Edited January 5, 2008 by Krisboats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Yeah it's a good vid that... saves us both some trouble eh? Maybe this vid could be added to the trialstube (Uncategorised) section, or maybe a maintenance section could be added and put it there plus other helpful vids like your grinding vid? Dunno how to dl youtube vids though so I can't sort it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Yeah it's a good vid that... saves us both some trouble eh? Maybe this vid could be added to the trialstube (Uncategorised) section, or maybe a maintenance section could be added and put it there plus other helpful vids like your grinding vid? Dunno how to dl youtube vids though so I can't sort it?Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantallsop Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Cheers everyone that vid is awsome! solves all my problems now, and peoples time typing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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