spartan Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 So i got my juicy 7 last monday and have ridden everyday since then and the brake still sucked.Then i decided to pour water all over it and the brake suddenly started to be freakin awsome. But after about 10 minutes its power starts to fade and it loses hold, also when its wet it makes a horrible screetch.So basically, will the brake eventually get to the point where i dont need to keep pouring water on it to keep power and will it quiet down a little??ThanksIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netherking Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 So i got my juicy 7 last monday and have ridden everyday since then and the brake still sucked.Then i decided to pour water all over it and the brake suddenly started to be freakin awsome. But after about 10 minutes its power starts to fade and it loses hold, also when its wet it makes a horrible screetch.So basically, will the brake eventually get to the point where i dont need to keep pouring water on it to keep power and will it quiet down a little??ThanksIani got BB7, it did the same for a few miles as it bed in. pretty powerful now thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmorley Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 sounds like you have contaminated your disc and/or your pads.my hope did that so i bought some new pads and cleaned up the rotor with white spirits and now its all good. i still think hopes are shit though lol. but thats another story.avid all the way.cheerstim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 My Juicy 7 took ages to bed in (BB7s take no time at all) and it still noticeably more grabby in the wet. I don't really know why but it's plenty powerful in the dry so I have no complaints. You might have contaminated it though - mine is silent. Clean the rotor with soapy water and burn the pads on the hob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandadude Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 My mate said his brake was crap until he soaked the rotor in hot soapy water for a couple hours, after that it was mint. As said already it could be your pads are contaminated but if it works well when you pour water over it then its probably just your rotor.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 The thing is, if there's any contamination on the pads, it'll be on the rotor and vice versa. If you only clean either the pads OR the rotor, they'll just contaminate each other again. Just clean both at the same time, it doesn't take long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Mine worked great from the word go and only makes noise slightly when wet.Its so powerful it easily chucks you over the bars when it really shouldnt be able to.Andy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) smear slimy, gritty mud all over your rotor and ride along with the brake on lightly until all the mud has worn off the braking surface, repeat this a few times the clean it off with fresh water. Honestly the quickest, most effective way to make a shit brake amazing!edit: spelling Edited April 17, 2008 by Sam Doman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Yeah cuz i dont see how i could have contaminated either the pads or the rotor cuz i was wearn gloves when i up the rotor on so its never been touched, i will try cleaning it in soapy water though.Still if it only takes a little water to make it awsome i dont see how it could be contamination.Either way ill keep pouring water on it and hope she beds in soon.I have the worst luck with bike parts!!Cheers,Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 So i got my juicy 7 last monday and have ridden everyday since then and the brake still sucked.Then i decided to pour water all over it and the brake suddenly started to be freakin awsome. But after about 10 minutes its power starts to fade and it loses hold, also when its wet it makes a horrible screetch.So basically, will the brake eventually get to the point where i dont need to keep pouring water on it to keep power and will it quiet down a little??ThanksIan My mate has got the beone Kaos from chainreaction cycles and his rear juicy 7 is like this ~Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehukatti Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 While the suggested remedies may work well, one option is to buy Fibrax Semi Metallic Plus or EBC Red pads. Both make a HUGE difference in braking power compared to almost any 'stock' pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sounds good but where the heck do i get these pads in canada, i dont feel like shipping over seas if i can avoid it lol.Cheers,Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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