Joshtp Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I know, I know... there's a big review sticky, but I'm still confused.... Currently I'm still on maggy black's... they came with the brakes, and I'm too cheap to change them, but I'v decided enough is enough and I must change the back ones... Currently the front is smooth with a bit of tar, and I'm perfectly happy with that, and the back is lightly ground, really just a light texture, and I want to know what pad to run on that. Oh, and I'd rather not spend much.... I spend all my money on my "proper" bike not much left for trials.... So, basically, what cheap, long lasting pad for plenty of bite on a lightly ground rim, on the back of a mod? Thanks!!! It's emulsion bled, and it's a HS33 "green" if that makes any difference...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcd Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Any of the heatsink range will help you to be honest. There are some cheap options. 15 quid for heatsink yellows in plastic backings. They will be ideal for you id say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Anything is better than blacks. Don't be so lazy and read the last 5 pages to find a pad that suits your need. Hell, just ring Tarty and they'll sell you something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 HEATSINKKKK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Depending on how harsh the grind is get onza citrus pads from rock and roll bikes £5 under half of what tarty sell them for also tarty say you can use them with a light grind but i use them on a smooth rim with tar and they worked great until i lost the last night =(. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Depending on how harsh the grind is get onza citrus pads from rock and roll bikes £5 under half of what tarty sell them for also tarty say you can use them with a light grind but i use them on a smooth rim with tar and they worked great until i lost the last night =(. Adam No... in my experience those pads wear down quickly. I put some on a mate's bike, and they wore down completely in one ride. Mind you, we were riding between spots, but it's still shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I had some limes that where ok but they where easily the loudest pads I've ever had, it was embarrasing to ride. Lots of noise, little action. I say TNN and i also say, read the pad review thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 have you really bled the brake with emulsion? thats immense man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshtp Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 have you really bled the brake with emulsion? thats immense man yp, did it on Saturday. Easy as pie. Wanna do it again though, I think it could be a little better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Use LGMs. They are arguably the best pads out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 yp, did it on Saturday. Easy as pie. Wanna do it again though, I think it could be a little better.... cool man, haha! will have to do it with a nice terracota or summat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshtp Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 cool man, haha! will have to do it with a nice terracota or summat Haha! seriously though, just used the water/antifreeze/5wt suspension oil/fairy liquid mix, and its great, rode today, and its much better than Magura blood.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Fairy Liquid? haha thats a new one to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Fairy Liquid? haha thats a new one to me! It allows the oil and water to mix instead of having the oil float on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Haha! seriously though, just used the water/antifreeze/5wt suspension oil/fairy liquid mix, and its great, rode today, and its much better than Magura blood.... only use water and antifreeze cos the antifreeze keeps ur seals lubed so and it feels good anyway but soulds like a good combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshtp Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 only use water and antifreeze cos the antifreeze keeps ur seals lubed so and it feels good anyway but soulds like a good combo the antifreeze eats the rubber seals.... the oil helps keep it all lubed up and smooth... a tiny drop of fairy liquid holds it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 the antifreeze eats the rubber seals.... Which ingredient in antifreeze does that then? If you look more closely, rather than listen to the rumour mill, you'll see that most antifreezes also contain corrosion inhibitors which actually protect the seals. There's no reason at all to slow your lever down with oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 There's no reason at all to slow your lever down with oil. Nah it doesn't though, it feels just like water, only slipperier so you never have to lube pistons and it sorts out lazy pistons a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 the antifreeze eats the rubber seals.... the oil helps keep it all lubed up and smooth... a tiny drop of fairy liquid holds it all together. dont believe the vicious roumers man! ur car radiator would be fooked if it did that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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