t-pro-03 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 one of my mates told me to pour coke on my rims if i want to make my brakes better . Is this true?if you know please reply thank josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 It will make your pads bite the rim better because it gives it a sticky surface.Don't use too much though 'cause it's mega powerful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-pro-03 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 It will make your pads bite the rim better because it gives it a sticky surface.Don't use too much though 'cause it's mega powerful!thanks for that its a big help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Don't worry about it.In the long run, it would be easier to get your hands on some tar.It does the same thing as coke, but stays on your rim longer and you don't have to look like a pratt pouring drink on your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-pro-03 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Don't worry about it.In the long run, it would be easier to get your hands on some tar.It does the same thing as coke, but stays on your rim longer and you don't have to look like a pratt pouring drink on your bike.i have got loads of tar but it comes off quick on my rims . how much tar should i put on to make it last longer ? Edited July 18, 2008 by t-pro-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 i have got loads of tar but it comes off quick on my rims . how much tar should i put on to make it last longer ?Most people just put a small amount on,Spin your rim and hold the tar against it until it's applied all around it.If tar doesn't last long, i don't think coke will either.Give it a go, no harm done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-pro-03 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Most people just put a small amount on,Spin your rim and hold the tar against it until it's applied all around it.If tar doesn't last long, i don't think coke will either.Give it a go, no harm done!thanks alot for the advice thanksthanks ben Edited July 18, 2008 by t-pro-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista-neos Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Dude its amazing i had to do it with my magura kool stop pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Smith Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 coke lol. get some tar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 one of my mates told me to pour coke on my rims if i want to make my brakes better . Is this true?if you know please reply thank joshget some monty bike spray.it's like tar ina can and lasts loads longer than tar. well worth it!http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...p;category_id=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 get some monty bike spray.it's like tar ina can and lasts loads longer than tar. well worth it!http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...p;category_id=5No, no don't do that.I've heard nothing but bad things.Just use tar or coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-winder Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 pouring coke on your rims seems like a stupid idea to me. if the weather is dry then yes coke probably will become sticky on your rims and possibly increase braking temporarily. if the weather is wet however it will just be a waste of coke. if your looking for increased performance then i recommend the traditional brake upgrades. a ground rim with decent brake pads or perhaps smooth rims with tar. either of these can work well. to me. pouring coke on your rims is a pointless waste of drink. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Tar is alot better, last longer and has better bite and hold, also it doesn't cost £1 a bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 This may make me sound a bit stupid... but how do u get your hands on tar?Do u just like steal some tarmac when theres a road being resurfaced? Or can you actually buy something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-winder Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) As most riders do. they get it from the road. it is usually used to seal the join when a new section of tarmac is layed. however monty do make a product called brake spray. it can be bought for £4.75 from: http://shop.cleanbikes.co.uk/monty-brake-spray-122-p.aspI personally prefer to use normal road tar. its free, effective and can be found almost anywhere.steve Edited July 19, 2008 by steve-winder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 you don't have to look like a pratt pouring drink on your bike.Was just imagining someone opening a bottle of coke then puring it on their bike lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_hobbo Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 i never used coke on my rims id rather drink it personally:).. i got some tar from the local bike shop i have always used tar and id tell everyone to do so aswell.. only bad thing is people look at you gone out when they hear a massive eeeeeeekkkk.... behind them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 grind your rim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Delcypher- Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I never was a big fan of coke on rims; didn't seem to last long and is expensive. I managed to get my hands on tar from a building site along time ago (comes in big tubes), shame I don't have it anymore (really hard to store though it started running over time). Tar works well but in the instant it gets wet it becomes absolutely useless. Although I never tried it I expect a good grind and good brake pads would do just as well. I'm sure someone on here has tried it though and can comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaC-PrO Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I am not a fan of using coke, tar or as a matter of fact I don't like to use anything on my rims. If I was you I would spend some money on my bike and get a rim grind with a good set of brake pads that way you have good, sharp braking with nothing on your rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) Im sorry but grinds are nothing spectacular. People are always like "Get a grind blah blah blah".I've had and seen many of smooth rim set ups that piss all over grind set ups.Tar is not a bad thing at all. You saying to us " Ohh, by some better pads AND put a grind on", how are you buying better performing pads if your STILL having to modify your rim in some way ?.So people using tar on smooth rims, in effect, is just the same as having a grind. To be honest. If old style plaz or old style Zoo pads were still made, You'd never see me with a grind on't rear.As for your question. I've never ever tried the coke idea, a few friends have and it seemed ok. Aint got shit on tar. Just go to a local roofing company or something and see if they've got any tar, they give me and my mate a massive big block of it for free. Still got loads of it now, It lasts forever. Edited July 20, 2008 by Danny Kearns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 No, no don't do that.I've heard nothing but bad things.Just use tar or cokethe stuff is easy to over use i'll admit that but i've been using the stuff for nerly 11 years.wouldn't recomend it for ground rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 pouring coke on your rims seems like a stupid idea to me. if the weather is dry then yes coke probably will become sticky on your rims and possibly increase braking temporarily. if the weather is wet however it will just be a waste of coke.Basically the same as tar, you get that wet and it will destroy your brakes, making them useless.Just get a vee, and some phat pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Or a big disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-Shogun gimp Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 you were asking were to get tar... go to a train track thers loads on the rail use gloves though me nd my mate went and it took aged to get the tar off our hands but we had loads of tar...don't let anyone see you though if you get caught on a live track 1000 pound fine....see any 1 RUN!!!hahaben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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