Maladie Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Well I have an Onza front disc brake that used to perform brilliantly for me.Had it set up just right and the bite was great.But now, I think due to the brake getting hot, the disc is quite bent,and the pads are also pretty well worn. I just need to know, following this link, which pads are the best for me? http://tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?category_id=83And also I think i'm going to buy a new disc, but not a whole new brake.So which one out of these would you guys recommend: http://tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?category_id=76 ? Thankyou, Edited September 2, 2009 by Horndean Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 First of all, how big is the rotor (the disk)? It should say on it. Something like 160/165 or whatever.Thats all I can help you with though, Im unsure what pads to use. Mabee if you change the topic title to onza disk brake helpp, it may attract Joe or anyone involved with onza to the topic to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 First of all, how big is the rotor (the disk)? It should say on it. Something like 160/165 or whatever.Thats all I can help you with though, Im unsure what pads to use. Mabee if you change the topic title to onza disk brake helpp, it may attract Joe or anyone involved with onza to the topic to help. Okay Jack, cheers mate And I think the disc is 180... not totally sure though, will check later on tonight when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8890And if you don't get any info on the pads, take them out and get a picture(Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8890And if you don't get any info on the pads, take them out and get a picture(Y)Thankyou for the link, but that rotor doesn't come in the size I need? (That's if i'm correct in saying the disc I have is a 180)And I will stick a pic up of the pads when I get home tonight as well as a picture of the bent rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 If i were you, id just true the rotor with an adjustable spanner...and get some new pads, whack some piccys up of the old ones and im sure someone can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hello.I had this brake before so I can tell you.The rotor used with this brake is 180mm. The pads you need for it can't be found on tarty and are the same as the Shimano Deore Pads (you can easily found some on www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk).There are many pad materials by the way (organic,sintered etc) so be carefull what you choose.Some are better for ''bite'' , other for modulation and longevity.If I were you, I would choose some red downhill pads which are best for ''bite''As for the rotor, I can't say much, but sometimes they can improve your braking power a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hello.I had this brake before so I can tell you.The rotor used with this brake is 180mm. The pads you need for it can't be found on tarty and are the same as the Shimano Deore Pads (you can easily found some on www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk).There are many pad materials by the way (organic,sintered etc) so be carefull what you choose.Some are better for ''bite'' , other for modulation and longevity.If I were you, I would choose some red downhill pads which are best for ''bite''As for the rotor, I can't say much, but sometimes they can improve your braking power a little.Okay buddy, thanks for the information. Do you reckon you could stick up a link for those downhill pads your talking about?And I will some pictures up of my rotor and pads in a little while, it's hammering it down atm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Okay buddy, thanks for the information. Do you reckon you could stick up a link for those downhill pads your talking about?And I will some pictures up of my rotor and pads in a little while, it's hammering it down atm .Of course!Here Disk PadsI think that the red pair will do better as the material is softer which concludes to more bite and power.Search for Shimano Deor pads and see the whole list maybe there are some pads that will suit you better.The sure thing is that they fit the Onza Dual-Pull Brake (I have tried it) and I believe that with the right rotor they will work like wonder!I'm pretty sure that your rotor is the one which comes with the standart build-up bikes (it's like the 180mm Wavy rotor on tarty) Edited September 3, 2009 by TrialZonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Of course!Here Disk PadsI think that the red pair will do better as the material is softer which concludes to more bike and power.Search for Shimano Deor pads and see the whole list maybe there are some pads that will suit you better.The sure thing is that they fit the Onza Dual-Pull Brake (I have tried it) and I believe that with the right rotor they will work like wonder!I'm pretty sure that your rotor is the one which comes with the standart build-up bikes (it's like the 180mm Wavy rotor on tarty)Cheers mate , will buy myself a pair of those as soon as I can And yes, I still have the standard rotor, it is the wavy one and it is 180mm.Shall I get a picture of it anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Shall I get a picture of it anyway?No real need....it's just a Generic 180 wavy rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 No real need....it's just a Generic 180 wavy rotorOkay Alex.So is there any need of buying a new one?I've tried straightening this one out once or twice.Just by taking it off, putting it down on a flat surface with a plank of wood on top and then jumping up and down on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I would say...better buy a new one as it's quite difficult to straighten this one.A new set of pads and a new rotor = super braking performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Okay Alex.So is there any need of buying a new one?I've tried straightening this one out once or twice.Just by taking it off, putting it down on a flat surface with a plank of wood on top and then jumping up and down on it Nah id just true the old oneYou're not bending past its elastic limit ( you need to bend it past the point where it'll just rebound and return to its original /bent shape )Put the rotor on the bike, adjust the brake to a place on the rotor that looks true; then get a small adjustable spanner.... bend it where it hits the caliper/pads Generally you have to bend it as far as it is out of shape, past where it would be true.For example, if it has been bent by 10mm to the right past straight, bend it 20mm to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Nah id just true the old oneYou're not bending past its elastic limit ( you need to bend it past the point where it'll just rebound and return to its original /bent shape )Put the rotor on the bike, adjust the brake to a place on the rotor that looks true; then get a small adjustable spanner.... bend it where it hits the caliper/pads Generally you have to bend it as far as it is out of shape, past where it would be true.For example, if it has been bent by 10mm to the right past straight, bend it 20mm to the left.Ohh I see what you're saying there. I would give that a try but this disc I think is a little f**ked on parts anywaywhere i've bashed it on walls. I think i'm going to buy a new rotor and those downhill pads.Can someone recommend a rotor please? Has to be 180mm ofc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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