Loz2212 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi all, I'm new to trials riding and the forum. I have been a keen road cyclist for a number of years and fancied taking up another sport on the more adventurous side. Please forgive my lack if knowledge I know my way around a bike but in trials terms I'll be as much use as a windscreen wiper on a goats arse. Anyway, I bought an onza t-bird (think I've read there not very good) its black with a small seat and a disc brake on the front and v on the back. Can someone please advise me on how to make the brakes better as there rubbish. Looked at Magura's (think that's right) but was told they won't fit. I would just appreciate any advice on how to learn, what to try, what to wear, what to buy etc etc. any good website links would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crilin202 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi, welcome to the forum take the pads out the caliper on the front brake and see how they are, they might need replacing? the brake would also need a fresh bleed (is it hydraulic?) if it has air in the system, not sure if you're familiar with hydraulic brakes, there are a lot of tutorials on youtube etc... Same with the rear pads, are they ok? do they hit the rim square? V's can be good if set up properly. Look up in the forum, you'll find plenty of info and feel free to ask if you need to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz2212 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wow.... Fast reply. No they are cable. Now you mention it they don't hit square, can I adjust them so they do? Pads have a fair bit left on rears but if there's some recommended good pads I'd love to give them a go. It makes a racket while braking like a grinding sound on the rim. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Whack a picture up of your front and rear setups, then advice can be furnished onto your good self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 V's normally have a concave and convex washer set up on the pad fixings, if they're worn get new ones before trying to set them up. I'm sure lots of people will disagree with this but here goes... If the pads are the kind that have the fixing bolt off center put the longer side to the 'roll in' side of the caliper and toe them out on the short side slightly to allow for deflection of the pad/caliper. Clean it, degrease it and fanny's your aunt.. I used this method to great effect when I rode bmx (V's were new to bmx's back then) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 these v pads are good on a budget http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Onza-Ice-Vee-Brake-Pads-Translucent-5-colours-Brand-new-Carded-Bargain-/350858360854?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item51b0c9b816 i've not had any experience with the onza discs personally so i can't really comment there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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