ibs_m Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Basically - just bought a bike with a grind on the rim but the brake just doesn't seem to grab it that well - my mate uses tar on his smooth rim and it sticks so wellHe suggested I put some on mine but wasnt sure if its ok to use on grinds? will it make the braking better and will it ever come off the rim?Ibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 tar would be a quick fix, but I would strongly advise not to use it long term. What pads has the bike got? Is the grind sharp?If they are just standard pads, its worth upgrading to some good ones like croco or rock pads (or TNNs when they are out if you want the best). If the gring feels a bit smooth, then I would grind it again to get it nice and sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibs_m Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 tar would be a quick fix, but I would strongly advise not to use it long term. What pads has the bike got? Is the grind sharp?If they are just standard pads, its worth upgrading to some good ones like croco or rock pads (or TNNs when they are out if you want the best). If the gring feels a bit smooth, then I would grind it again to get it nice and sharp.Cheers Ali,The grind feels pretty smooth imo but ive not felt one which is fresh so im not defo - but the pads are heatsink - I think i will ask a mate to do the grind for me just now and see what happens!ThanksIbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Sorry to go offtopic (though Ali has pretty much said what i was gonna say!), but any ideas on arrival time and price of TNN pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I don't know this as a fact, but I believe production has started and they will be sent to us as soon as they are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Good stuff, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialschallenger Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 i use tar with a medium grind and koxx browns i think they are, although i did use standard pads on a sharp grind and the brake worked amasingly.i did use the old koxx blocks on a dead grind and they seemed to work ok but i would definatly recomend putting a nice sharp grind on the rim and go from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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