Unipsycho Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Pretty much all as above, I have a Mission Prodigy with no front brake, and the back brake isn't too good I don't think, so any help appreciated. And please none of those one word answers without reasons, I wanna know why I'm doing it, hopefully I'll learn something I assume it's the standard wheels that come with it, a 19x2.50 Maxiss rear tyre and a 20x2.0 Maxiss front tyre. Probably is, I vaguely recall seeing it but wouldn't put money on it ta much for help Tom x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Wat brake mounts do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 What back brake have you got just now?Most trials riders use Magura HS33's and some use a disc on the front.Some people prefer vee brakes because they feel quicker and can be easier to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I presume it'll be what comes as standard... http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/110203.htmlMine's second hand so not definite, will check before I buy ought. "four bolt magura mounts" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 So magruas front and back?Head over to tarty for a new front one.As for the back one wats up with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) The one you posted a link to comes with vee brakes and 4 bolt mounts.If thats what you have I would suggest Magura HS33s or upgrading to some better vee brakes, cables and levers.But whatever you get make sure you get some good trials specific pads too Edited October 25, 2009 by duncan_echo26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 The back ones actually alright I think, it's just me being a poor craftsman blaming my tools I'm not really good enough to do anything so shan't moan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 For the rear it sounds like you could just do with upgrading to some better pads and maybe getting grinding your rim. Is the brake feeling spongy and inconsistent when you pull the lever? If so it may need to be bled again, if not, leave it as it is For pads your best bet is to try contacting Phatmike on here who runs Phatworks. If you use the search option you should also be able to find some pretty good advice on how to grind a rim, although if you're unsure at all get someone with experience to help you; angle grinders can be pretty darn dangerous. If the brake really needs a bleed, your local bike shop should be able to help you, but if you fancy giving it a crack yourself again Phatmike should be able to give you some pretty decent pointers. He does know an awful lot about brakes Hope thats helped.RichP.S. Oh yeah, repeat all this with the front for win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Was playing with the bike today, and sussed that I have to pull the back brake so far that for it to stop the wheel, it's crushing my fingers which are still on the handlebar...how do I adjust it so that I don't have to pull the lever so far until the pads bite the wheel?Also, still shopping for a front brake...would rather buy new, hoping that it'd come with instructions on how to assemble does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The best thing to do would be to set the brake up better so the pads are closer to the rim. This means there is less distance for the pads to travel so the lever wont pull in so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm sure I'll find somewhere on this site to tell me how exactly to do that right, I'm looking at front brakes, as far as I can tell hydraulic rim brakes look the same as v brakes. Difference please?Also...Avid SD5 v brake off tarty for £17, any good? I'm thinking a v brake is gonna be easiest to put on and such, so that's swaying my decision a tad. Just wanna know if they're good enough to learn on? I just want something good enough for now to play with, nothing able to withstand intense inside-volcano and 50 000 feet pressures or whatever, just something a bit strong helping plizzums? Ta much x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Was playing with the bike today, and sussed that I have to pull the back brake so far that for it to stop the wheel, it's crushing my fingers which are still on the handlebar...how do I adjust it so that I don't have to pull the lever so far until the pads bite the wheel?Also, still shopping for a front brake...would rather buy new, hoping that it'd come with instructions on how to assemble does it?firstly, move the lever so that there is room for one finger on the leversecondly, uno the 4 mm bolts on the rear brake and set it up closer to the rim for a harder feeling brake make sure the tpa (red wheel on the lever) is wound all the way in and if its still too soft you can wind this out slightly, set the brake up so its nice and square to the rim and all of the pad is touching the rim when the lever is pulledas for a front brake i'd suggest a vee but thats just me you can use a disk too if you wish avid bb7's are really good cheap and easy to maintain, if your getting a vee the main differences are they hold a lot better, easier to set up, cheaper, and they wont leak or burst like maguras as for performance its all in the pads you use and how well its set up have a look on the heatsink website or on tarty theres a range of vee pads on either of those Edited November 2, 2009 by WIGAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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