Laurence--Trials Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) So i got some heatsink blues yesterday (see review: Link) and after using them i've noticed they'll get this silvery rim material on them, i was just wondering how to get it off and how to stop it getting on there in the future? I'm just worried it might effect the braking power? New question: Okay im not impressed atall i fitted the heatsink blues cnc backed on wed, rode for the first time on thusday and today they've come out of the backing while i was riding. How to i get them back in, they DO NOT want to get back in. what do i glue them in with? and most impotently why the f**k have they come out? The second pad feels a bit iffy too, kinda creaky like it wants to come out too Edited September 30, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbarr Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 So i got some heatsink blues yesterday (see review: Link) and after using them i've noticed they'll get this silvery rim material on them, i was just wondering how to get it off and how to stop it getting on there in the future? I'm just worried it might effect the braking power? You can use sand paper to get it off. Not sure about preventing it though, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) i was using a foot file to get it off, more solid and wont wear the pads at an angle, just wondered if there was a better way to get it off? I'm assuming its thousands of tiny partials of aluminium from the rim... Edited September 29, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just leave it. Nothing wrong with seeing some metal dust from rims on your pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 What rim surface you running? Smooth or grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Just leave it. Nothing wrong with seeing some metal dust from rims on your pads. Are you sure it wont effect the brake power? because surly the coating of rim dust brakes the contact of rubber and the metal if that makes sense? What rim surface you running? Smooth or grind? Onza zoot ground rim, but its REALLY REALLY dead, no sharp or rough bits just holes/cuts where the grinder cut into the rim.. so i guess its a smooth rim Edited September 29, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Are you sure it wont effect the brake power? because surly the coating of rim dust brakes the contact of rubber and the metal if that makes sense? Lifes too short to worry about that shit son. Pad review said they're working really well anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yeah they are just didn't want it to effect them in anyway cause i enjoy having a brake that powerful, as does anyone else. I like writing reviews if you didn't guess that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Use sandpaper until it looks clean enough for you. Personally I'd just slap them straight back on... If they bite & hold well enough to do trials moves efficiently and safely, then it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny--Trials Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Stop messin arround with your brakes, thats why they are always crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I would say that to you but you dont mess with them did that make sense? i dnno If it effects the brake power then i'll start getting rid of it, if not then i'll just keep them on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Bump, new question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Laurence--Trials Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) Okay do i have to file the old super glue off? also how to i get the pad back in? its so f**king fiddly! Edited September 30, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If you clean the glue off it should be fairly straight forward to get it back in. It'll be tight, but that's a good thing (which is what she said). Try and use something to keep them pressed together when you glue them back together too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 yeah if you havn't got a vice you can use a block of wood between your brake and hold it on for a minuet or two till the glue dries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If you clean the glue off it should be fairly straight forward to get it back in. It'll be tight, but that's a good thing (which is what she said). Try and use something to keep them pressed together when you glue them back together too. Okay thanks mark That glue is f**king hard to get off though yeah if you havn't got a vice you can use a block of wood between your brake and hold it on for a minuet or two till the glue dries Yeah i got a vice.. will use that, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Okay thanks mark That glue is f**king hard to get off though Yeah, it's good quality stuff which is why it's surprising they fell out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 didn't seem like it to me, seemed more like prit stick. I dont think theres much chance of me getting the pad in with the glue on before it drys. Can i take it almost out and squirt the glue though the holes at the back of the CNC backing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 If it's "f**king hard to get off" then it's obviously not going to be something like Pritt stick. If you get the glue off, it shouldn't be that hard to get the pad in. Just push one end in, then press along the pad to get it to almost 'roll' in lengthways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Post a pic of the gap between the pads and the rim. Properly setup brakes shouldn't have a gap between the pads and rim for big enough for the pads to fall out even if you don't use glue, unless your pads are mega worn. But do the glue thing too, it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Superglue and a vice. It's no biggy, one of mine fell out the other week, Just popped it back in and haven't given it another moment's notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad-dog Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 put some super glue on the pad backing and inside cnc backings then put them in vice for 15 mins job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 If it's "f**king hard to get off" then it's obviously not going to be something like Pritt stick. If you get the glue off, it shouldn't be that hard to get the pad in. Just push one end in, then press along the pad to get it to almost 'roll' in lengthways. got all the glue off in the end, was still f**king hard to get back in though. Post a pic of the gap between the pads and the rim. Properly setup brakes shouldn't have a gap between the pads and rim for big enough for the pads to fall out even if you don't use glue, unless your pads are mega worn. But do the glue thing too, it helps. Nah it came out when i was taking the wheel out, f**k knows why. Either way its all sorted... for now.. Superglue and a vice. It's no biggy, one of mine fell out the other week, Just popped it back in and haven't given it another moment's notice. Didn't you use any glue? I've heard of people not using glue, seems a little sketchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Glue's there as a backup - when your brake is on you're pushing the pads into the backings so they won't be coming out then, the only way they can really come loose if is there's no penetration (ooh err..) into the backing or you've got them dragging and set up miles from the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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