trials owns Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 hi everyone basically i have just bought some onza citrus pads for the rear of my mod, and they are as loud as anything, i dont mind this but my neighbours have small children and babies and i don't want to wake them up/ annoy them. just wondering is there anyway to make them quieter?, my mate says give it a week and they will pipe down is this true? cheers everyone for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 nope, i have citrus pads and they are loud as f**k! ive had them for about 2 months so thats not true dude. have you tried a booster to stop the vibrations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 nope, i have citrus pads and they are loud as f**k! ive had them for about 2 months so thats not true dude. have you tried a booster to stop the vibrations? no not yet, i was going to but then decided to see if the brake was powerful and quiet, its powerful but not quiet. i think i might buy one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 yeah lol, a booster should help with the noise anyways mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 yeah lol, a booster should help with the noise anyways mate cheers, might buy the tensile four bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) The back ends of most Onzas are very flexy - putting a decent booster on will reduce noise considerably. Edited May 26, 2010 by konstant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 The back ends of lower end Onzas are very flexy - putting a decent booster on will reduce noise considerably. ah my bike is a onza t bird so probably flexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 ah my bike is a onza t bird so probably flexy definitely...strong 2 bolt booster should sort you, if they're really being a pain I guess you could toe the pads in? Would lower performance and increase pad wear conversely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 A booster will definitely help, although those pads are loud on most set ups. I'd strongly recommend against toeing in the pads as they will wear incredibly quickly. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a quiet brake pad compound that bites and holds well on a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 At the end of the day mate, try riding with it loud, there is a good chance, though loud, you wont be able to hear them inside a house. Ask your parent or w/e to confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 My Heatsink reds on a dead grind were near silent and performed brilliantly - unfortunately on a smooth rim they've not been up to scratch so I'm going to throw on some standard blacks and see if they work any better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 My Heatsink reds on a dead grind were near silent and performed brilliantly - unfortunately on a smooth rim they've not been up to scratch so I'm going to throw on some standard blacks and see if they work any better Indeed Luke, i would say that my CRV's on the back are pretty quiet on a dead grind, but the requirements i have form the brake on my 24", as i imagine are similar to yours, are very different to what i want on the proper trials bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Tried not riding outside your neighbours house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Tried not riding outside your neighbours house? thanks everyone for the replies i have but i go out there a practice new trick/better rear wheel balance. and there is no good places near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 You can sacrifice bite for less noise, just get some dirt on the rim. Your brake will still work (as opposed to getting it wet or covered with oil which is silly), but will be fairly silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) You can sacrifice bite for less noise, just get some dirt on the rim. Your brake will still work (as opposed to getting it wet or covered with oil which is silly), but will be fairly silent. cheers mate what about tar ? Edited May 27, 2010 by trials owns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Tar will make it 3 times noisier than it already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Tar will make it 3 times noisier than it already is. really, glad i didn't buy some then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 really, glad i didn't buy some then good because you should never buy tar anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 im now looking for front pads and dont want them loud because of using it the most riding from a to b, any cheapish suggestions on smooth rims thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Those white pads are pretty good on a smooth, can'y remember what they are, snowies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Those white pads are pretty good on a smooth, can'y remember what they are, snowies? ah so they quiet and good eh? any ideas where to get some, i had a look but could not find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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