Renthal211 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hi all, Looking for some help, I've got myself a 2013 Zoot and I'm struggling with the brakes. I have upgraded the pads to the Onza Ice ones but the front is lacking modulation and the rear is pretty appalling for bite even with a booster, So apart from upgrading to discs which i've priced up at around £200 (wheels, cables, rotors, calipers and levers) is there any other options I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Yeah. Change the cables to something decent like linear slics, and set the pads up so there is no toe in, ie hitting the rim flat. Try these things before you cough out for disks. Unfortunately zoots are pretty flexy at the rear, so there's not a lot you can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willeyeam Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 To get a decent set of wheels and discs you'd be looking at more than £200. Would you consider grinding the rear wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I agree with the above, I would firstly try out getting a block of tar and rubbing it onto the brake surface of your wheels. That 90% of the time would improve your braking from the word go. To help you out if you decide to get a grind and if you are stuck take a gander at: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/guides.html That will show you how to grind the rear wheel and your brakes will work instantly better, Also: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/vbrake_pads/c84.html any of those pad's prices £25 and above are all pretty decent and would last a fair amount of time with a grind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnthebiker Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Try a rear booster. It'll make a world of difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Grinding the rear rim is the cheapest way to make a big difference in all weather conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I'd go for a grind and better cables and outers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I have a zoot These were the steps i took . Avid sd7 levers and calipers onza citrus pads Brake booster decent cable and i think a teflon coated outer. smidge of tar--Note tar +smooth rim in wet =no brake-So be careful not to get the rim wet. I went from maguras bled with water +brakebooster +grind+all kinds of amazing pads To the set up i have now. I wont ever use a magura again....totaly converted to vee's Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomPoffley Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I managed to get the Zoot pro wheelset for £100 on ebay and some avid bb7s from china...took it to about 150. Found that even with a booster the frame was too bendy as you have said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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