arw_86 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 i have some basically new heatsink yellows on cnc v backings. There is just way too much brake compound for me to set up my brake. is there any way i can reduce the amount of compound to make them thinner and enabling me to fit them. They just about fitted with my old rims and started bedding in nice, but now i have new rims which are wider. I also need a really smooth finish i guess as i run smooth rims and want a smooth feeling brake. Also, yes i have switched the cup washers around etc, my only option is to cut them down or get new pads (currently running the onza (same as inspired) pads but they are sooooo soft and squishy i hate the feel of it through the lever. thanks dudes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Not really the same but I had to modify some yellows to fit different backings today and a new Stanley knife goes through them like butter... But that was for a very minor adjustment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Belt sander/grinder would do the job if you just need to buzz off a load of material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Or a file if you want to use a little more finesse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 won't give a smooth shiny finish though. Using a stanley knife (or one of those retractable long bladed knives), mark with a pen and ruler where you want to cut, ideally with the pad in a vice, but a careful hand will do. Use a bit of soapy water as lube and do long cuts along the line. It will cut though easily and give a smooth shniy finish, perfect for anodised rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Or don't cut and get these http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/brake_clamps/tensile_offset_magura_mounts/c74p10030.html although a bit expensive for a one time thing possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 that will work really well with his vee brake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilf Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Or don't cut and get these http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/brake_clamps/tensile_offset_magura_mounts/c74p10030.html although a bit expensive for a one time thing possibly. I was just about to say this Edit: that will work really well with his vee brake ohhh Edited November 1, 2011 by wilf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 that will work really well with his vee brake I loled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 that will work really well with his vee brake :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 won't give a smooth shiny finish though. Pfffft. Finish, schminish! It'll soon bed in and smooth off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Takes forever to bed in I skim my pads with a grinder when Im running smooth rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I skim my pads with a grinder when Im running smooth rims. I skim my rim with a grinder when I'm running smooth pads. Seems to work better 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I skim my rim with a grinder when I'm running smooth pads. Seems to work better Thats what Im doing with my LGMs Grind wins every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I have the same problem with my bike, because of my BB being 122 I have to run the slaves as far inboard as I can, that means that I need to take 2-3mm off new pads in order to fit them without the cranks hitting the slaves. I used a the side of a bench grinder and it worked perfectly, doing it with a suitably fine file will also work well but will be harder to get a flat face on the pads. My yellows are now 2 years old and still got a couple of mm left in them so I wouldnt worry too much about taking that much off in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 If you are really anal you could put them in a milling machine and take the exact amount off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 If you are really anal you could put them in a milling machine and take the exact amount off. I'm sure that would just clog and deform under the cutter? Wouldn't it be way too soft? Should be fine fly cutting it though, or if you had a very sharp raked 2 flute cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I'm sure that would just clog and deform under the cutter? Wouldn't it be way too soft? Should be fine fly cutting it though, or if you had a very sharp raked 2 flute cutter. I think I just got engineering pwned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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