Duncy H Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Rightio, I'm going to try out some brakes on my 24" and cause I'm a cool cat they will be vees. I have the front set up covered I think it's the rear I want to ask about. I have some older style xtr arms and an sd7 lever but nothing else so my questions are... -Firstly what cable exactly to run, Ive heard something linear/slic tends to be the ideal one but my knowledge finishes there. So a bit of advice would be lovely. Also are some form of wire cutters ok for cutting them down? -Next the pads, I'm running smooth rims and well I just want something that has a fair bit of modulation and enough hold if I need to go looking for it. -Lastly, the need for a booster? Its a Marino frame and I gather they flex a wee bit, and it makes sense to but for reasons later is it crucially necessary? If so any pointers to something ideal for the job? Right just a wee niggle added on top is that is that it has to be done on as smaller budget as possible, well I have roughy £20 to get the lot but may stretch slightly if the pros suffice. Cheers Duncanomexicano Edited June 13, 2011 by Duncy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 xtr arms=no good,paralelogram is fail for trials.odysey linear slic cable or any other linear slic...pads,inspired slim ones could be good.and booster is deffo a good thing,but it´s damn hard to find one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Off to a good start with your existing levers and arms ,and yeah a linear cable like Odyssey's linear slick in a colour of your choice would be plenty fine , but can require a proper cable cutter for neat snip . Ali C would recommend Shimano's SP51 (gear) outer which I'm keen to try out too ,but it's fiendishly difficult to find . As to pads , it's really personal prefference but I'm quite happy with standard clear generic Barradine / Trialtech type cheapo pads on my unground rear . Booster ? Can't hurt , but may not be necessary at all .If you can't see the stays visibly flexing when applying the brake hard , then no need . Purists will tell you that the XTR arms'parralel push pivots will develop play as they're designed for deceleration ,whereas trials puts rearwards stress through 'em too , but you're on a budget and they're perfectly good arms that look pretty damned nice too . ( Can't bring myself to use the words "bling" or "pimp") Hardware selection aside , it's all about careful setup / alignment - and give 'em time to bed in, I've had buddies reject Vees entirely based on a few rides whilst the pads were still bedding in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Seems it's all been said really! The brake you have at the moment will be fine, run it and see what happens. It's no trouble to go changing arms, and even if you jkust put SD7's on they'd be more than good enough. Any wire/ cable cutters will be fine, just be sure you don't crush the end flat. For pads, i swear by old Hatsink Reds in CNC backings - so much modulation and shit loads of hold, but finding them could be difficult. Inspired pads are good, but the ones i had were very bitey, maybe not what you want for a streety rig! Boosters are a must, especially on steel frames. I have a Shimano XTR here that i just took off the front when i swapped to a disc you're welcome to if you want it. Just eliminates the flex and the hold is soo much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks for all the replies, your help has well, err, helped . I've got the brakes set up now, picked up a generic cable cause it was rather cheap and the brakes seem really rather good. Just got standard front and rear mtb pads ATM so I think I'm going to have to do something about that. I'll fire you a pm about the booster cheers mr skoze as it does infact desire one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 on the pads, maybe try some standard Avid rim Wranglers, they are suprisingly good and should still give some modulation, I think Rowan Johns uses them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 on the pads, maybe try some standard Avid rim Wranglers, they are suprisingly good and should still give some modulation, I think Rowan Johns uses them. Bigtime - I wouldn't consider anything else at the mo (and have bought a few sets recently!) Booster may not be needed, I've never felt the need for one, though a few people do prefer it so try it without and if it's still lacking then grab that XTR one Linear cables will make a fair bit of difference to the feel of the brake though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Odyssey linear slick or vocal chord cable. I've used both, they're very good cables. Like was said USE proper cable cutters as it can be a mega pain other wise. Pads wise im shortly gunna change to avid wranglers, i have gusset squealers which hold well even for a novice like myself but i cant deal with THAT BLOODY NOISE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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