Does Tar Actually Make The Brakes Better Or Worse

[jack vickers]

is it any good to use tar on a rim

[pogo]

Try it and see, everybody has their own opinion, personally i think it gives beneficial results just dont use it in the rain.

[3dd]

Depends on weather conditions, brakepads compoud and how sharp ur gring is, the sharper the worse is work with tar. Brake pads sticks to the rim and reduce ur skills, so i dont recommend using it.

[jack vickers]

Depends on weather conditions, brakepads compoud and how sharp ur gring is, the sharper the worse is work with tar. Brake pads sticks to the rim and reduce ur skills, so i dont recommend using it.

thanks i have put some on and it is brilliant on my back brake thanks

[Jordan GU]

Tar is shit... You should just get a decent set up i.e good pads, grind and make sure its set up well.

[hdmackay]

Tar is amazing. Just don't use too much of it. Too much can make your brake roll and stick. But if you use a wise amount then wait till it comes off before putting a bit more on it is awesome... until the rain comes.

[chimpanzyyyy]

my brake isn't working without tar

blue rockpads+ grind+ brake booster = gay brake(on my bike)

so I use tar, the sound of the brake is awfull, but it does the job

I want a diskbrake so bad

[Guest itstroy08]

If you are planning to use tar, i would advise the standered magura pads, and there have no backings so cannot be ripped off.

I personally feel that a fizzy drink is better than tar, because if you dont like it, or you have your brake set-up incorrectly, you can simpally wash it off.

[loonytoon]

i heard about using fizzy drink an i could see sort of how it would work but is it actually any good?

i used to use tar a few years back when i first started trials an it made a massive improvement to the efficiency of my vee brakes.

[Jake.L]

is it any good to use tar on a rim

better

[Echo-Scott]

i would advise the standered magura pads, and there have no backings so cannot be ripped off.

Are you trying to say Magura Blacks don't have backings?

[samster]

tar is good in dry but apply it about 2 inches apart because if you put to much on it makes your brake worse

[koxx_jay]

tars ace..... but try using laminate floor cleaner on a smooth rim its much better and not as messy on the old blocks!!!

[JT!]

I always used tar, i found that zoo pads were the best with tar. Pads designed for a grind don't work too well with tar and smooth rims. You really want a decent working brake before you put the tar on.

The problem with tar is people slap loads on, and then complain at how bad it is, tell everyone else how bad it is and it gets a bad rep.

How tar works varies on what the weather is doing. If it humid and cold it doesn't work too well. It works terrible in the rain too, in fact it probably makes the brake worse in the rain than having no tar at all. When hot, you need to put very very little tar on.

I found that applying small lines towards the center of the wheel is most definitely the best way (tire towards the spokes / width of the rim) as this way covers the rim evenly as it spreads when you brake. Applying it along the rim is the worst thing you can do as it spread ontop of it's self and this leads to poor braking, pads sticking and lack of teeth in your mouth.

So to sum up:

You need good soft pads, zoo or something similar.

When it's hot, put much much less on, remember you can add more but can't take it off.

Apply small lines perpendicular to the rim.

[Redneck]

tar ***! i use it all year round. wind, rain, snow ect.. never have a problem. smooth rims arnt very good and ground rims are AOK. a light grind and tar is what i have now and it works great. i just put a small line of tar all the way around on both sides and the result is incredible. i tar my front too. my front also has a light grind to it and it has OK modulation but not as good as a non tared rim does.

[Tom72Bus]

is it any good to use tar on a rim

I used to use tar, i'd generally find that it would eventually slicken as it compounds, so it was best to strip it all off (something like cellulose thinner shifts it) and then re apply. As many have mentioned, moderation's the key. A sticky brake was just as frustrating as one which slipped.

[t-bird tom]

Yeah tar can be good or bad. People have different opinions about it. I personly use a little bit of it with a dead grind with my Phatpads.

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[Oke Phill]

Heat sink snowy pads in cnc backings + maggi with water + grind on rim. Best! No need for tar in my opinion.

[JamesMilburn]

In my opinion i would say it does and it gives it a really good noise;)

[alex-trials-boy]

In my opinion i would say it does and it gives it a really good noise;)

yes it does help but dont use it when there rain dont work then in my opinoin. Good stuff though.