aener Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 ok i just went out for about 30 minutes and there was zero perceptible difference.Both pads hit the rim perfectly square right in the middle, the pads are sanded and the rim freshly ground just like 3 hours ago.I dont know if there is supposed to be some secret to perfect brakes but if there is i just dont have it.Again tonnes of bite and power going backwards but only a bit of power forwards and no bit whatsoever, like literally none at all.HELP!!I'm no grinding expert (run smooth rear, and a disk) - but did you grind it the right way?In theory, is shouldn't make TOO much difference - but it might be enough...Like... On the driveside of the rim, you'd want to be going anti-clockwise... with the grinder angled in the direction you're travelling.Make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Again tonnes of bite and power going backwards but only a bit of power forwards and no bit whatsoever, like literally none at all.HELP!!Thats the point about vee brakes and why me and ali use them. Vees arnt known for bite the point behind them and why we like them so much is they hold like f**k and dont slip on the edge of things. Because of this there not for everyone usually tgs riders as they like alot of bite in there pads with a loud squeak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am a fan of V brakes.I use CRVs with a DX32 and a medium grind. I grind my rim like once a year... but it still has amazing hold a year later. Noise and bite go away with a worn grind. V's don't have that instant "pow" type of lock like a disc or a maggie but I love the way they work and feel.Ali C.....that was a great write up. Do you still have your pads for purchase? What is the best way to cut material to fit in a backing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 cheers, sorry, but I just don't have the time to be making pads but I did find the best way to cut them by hand was with a brand new Stanly (box cutter) knife, a pen and ruler and some slightly soapy water as lube. A vice helps as well, but I have managed without. I also use a belt sander to get the braking surface perfectly flat afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 ok i have weighed my options and ordered a green 08 dengura with coust green pads.I just need to change, im so frustrated with my brakes right now i just dont care.Like i realise that vees dont have tones of bit but im not sure were you guys are getting that they hold really well.Ive never had my brakes hold well at all. Even when i had rock blues and a mega grind they would still slip, i could be the adapters though.W/e im done with vees, thanks for the help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey vajda Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Yeah man well my front vee works beastly. Run smooth front rim, no grind, and some rock greens or crv's, then get a maggie bleed it with water, grind rim how ever you want it, I go mid, then run rock blues. I run that exact spec on Echo Blue rims and it works very well. I mean well right now I'm running some avid kool stops on monty arms, but will be getting some rock greens.edit: ha f**k never mind didn't notice it said you ordered already! Edited September 12, 2008 by joeyvaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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