JLKitching Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I've currently got TNN's in metal backings, but they dont seem to work that well, i use tar, but once it gets the tiniest bit of water it stops working. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some different pads, that work amazing on smooth rims, forgot to mention that it's my rear brake. Coust in metal backings worked amazing on my friends bike. Is there any methods to change the performance, e.g. tar, wet deodorant, ect? Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 no brake pads will work on a smooth rim in any amount of water, ESPECIALLY if you use tar as well. Just grind the rim and be happy that the brake will work all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 What you should do in my opinion is keep the TNN pads, grind your rim, don't use tar and you will be on too a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsMan Dan Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Firstly, dont use tar, when it gets wet you may as well take the brake off completely. Secondly i beleve the TNN pads are for a medium grind? And are you specificly looking for pads with metal backings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-comp-kierz Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Rockman Greens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 grind your rim, keep TNNS, awesome brake, win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatrials Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Heatsink yellows ae immense to use on a smooth rim. But of course they will slip if any moisture touches them, even just a very humid day will make them go crap. But, i would definetely grind your rim since you already have TNN pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage-mann Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I ran a set of tnn's on a smooth for a month or so and at first they did'nt work but it was because the pads were on a angle so i got the sand paper out and sanded them til they sat perfectly on the rim. Clean your rim and use the brake for a day with sqaure set up pads then the next ride just put a tiny amount of tar on and it should be awesome with the tar and after the tar wears away. heatsink yellows and snowies are good pads though, and the i was suprised when matty got the new tnn blue pads on a smooth rim they worked better than the tnn greens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Tnn's on a grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Morrison Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 The best pads are based on what your set up is, eg. hs33, hs11, grind or smooth, frame, booster etc. I cant reccomend any because i have never had a smooth rim or tnns. But as said, keep your tnn's, but put a light grind on your rim, i beleive that is what they work best in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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