AlpineAce Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Whats the deal here? almost new echo 24, the front brake just isn't grabbing. I tried bedding it in, cleaning it etc. I feel like the power is there, but the front brake just doesnt Bite quick enough. Contemplating new pads, any reccomendations? and what Part#? (that can hopefully be had in the USA easily) rear brake Hydro/rim, works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 hours ago, AlpineAce said: Whats the deal here? almost new echo 24, the front brake just isn't grabbing. I tried bedding it in, cleaning it etc. I feel like the power is there, but the front brake just doesnt Bite quick enough. Contemplating new pads, any reccomendations? and what Part#? (that can hopefully be had in the USA easily) rear brake Hydro/rim, works fine. It could possibly be the pads, best ones I’ve used are either EBC reds which are really powerful once bedded in or Trialtech. Just make sure you get the right shape to match what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 What have you been 'cleaning' with? Most brake cleaners totally ruin trials brakes sadly, they don't get hot enough to burn off the residues left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineAce Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 well a while ago, when I first got the bike, the rotors were barely used, I took the pads out and used automotive brake cleaner. I may have also used a lighter to try and burn anything off. really made no difference. later I did just spray some water on the rotors. that seemed to help for a minute, but eventually back to lack of bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 The fact that water made the brake work again, yet it went crap after drying back up, also points to contamination unfortunately. New pads and rotor is the only 100% proper fix from here. If you do go that route, would recommend Hope Trial Zone V2 rotor and either Jitsie or Trialtech pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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