Greetings Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) Pads: CoustsinksTime used: 2 months?Rim used: Zhi 26"Front/rear?: RearGrind: MediumBrake used: Magura HS33 2005 & 2004, water bleed, integrated boosterWhat is your opinion of a working brake: Powerful in dry and wet weather conditions. Hard feel on the lever.Similar products tried: ZOO!, Plazmatic, RimJam green, Monty Pine pads.How do they compare to previous pads you have used: Best pads ever but at a steep price. Well worth it though.Review:To my surprise, they don't "click into" the cylinders. You need to mount the brake and press the lever hard for the pads to lock properly.Dry weather:Very powerful on a grind and smooth rim, with or without tar. The pads need bedding in with water every now and then because the dust from the rim and surroundings reduces the braking power significantly. That is however a common problem.Wet weather:If you have a tar-free and clean rim, these pads will stop you regardless how wet your rim is. They don't brake well on a smooth wet rim so you will need a grind. I was recently riding in the rain and there was no drop in performance. The brake was locking equally well, I didn't realize my rim was wet until I touched it.I find you get the best performance in damp weather (ie. in a fog).Extremely loud brakes, wear resistant, CNC backings make it feel very nice indeed.These pads are by far the best I've ever used, they haven't slipped a SINGLE time when set up correctly (clean rim and pads). And get the CNC backings, it's well worth it. A refill costs 15 quid which is about the average price for a set of brake pads yet you get the unmatched performance of the Coustellier compound. Edited December 27, 2006 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Any quiet brake pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Any quiet brake pads?Koxx browns or coust's on a hog/try-all rim.Very silent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 They're loud pads! Especially on a hog rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 They're loud pads! Especially on a hog rim.Mine are completly silenthahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) Pads: Plazmatic yellowsTime Used: 5 weeksRim used: ONZA stdFront/Rear: FrontGrind: None (smooth)Brakes: Magura HS33Weather: DryGood/Bad: Ok, not amazingly impressedCompared to others: Rubbish Review: These pads were amazing on my back wheel with a medium grind, but i moved them onto my front wheel a couple of days later which is smooth with no tar, I was happy for a while until blancing on the front on a wall it suddenly slipped severely and i flew over and faceplanted the floor. It seems they work well with a grind, and a smooth rim until you put them under alot of pressure where they slide unexpectedly, no matter how hard you pull the leaver. However, they do give a nice squeek, but i wouldnt trust them to endo on a smooth rim - f*ck trying to front hop!Not very impressed - I think ill stick to my Heatsink Snowy's Edited October 27, 2006 by Grizzly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 (edited) They're loud pads! Especially on a hog rim.Mine are completly silenthahahamaybe its my booster? Edited October 27, 2006 by alext Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Mine are completly silenthahahamaybe its my booster?Your so impatient lol, leave them to bed in ffs.Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jones Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Any quiet brake pads? My heatsink reds with a medium, almost light grind. Only rarely makes a sweak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 my heasink reds with what he said is the loudest brake ive ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Any quiet brake pads?zoo! pads on a sharp/harsh grind with shitloads of tar! ferking silent when your mp3s on full volume... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 my vee quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 zoo! pads on a sharp/harsh grind with shitloads of tar! ferking silent when your mp3s on full volume... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Lol didnt even see that small light writing until u quoted him , wonderd what he was playing at . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) Pads: BT Yellows Time used: Not longRim used: Planet X BMF, 24"Grind: NoCeraminc: NoBrake used: MaguraWhat is your opinion of a working brake: Locks well, wont slip, reliable and trustworthy.How do they compare to previous pads you have used: Piss all over everything. Better than my old montys on a grind by miles.Review: Absolutly amazing performance on a smooth rim, even with hardley any time to bed in, they just hold so well, its weird, so much bite. Not really loud, but hey, that'd be out of place on a 24". Get them, they really are amazing. Edited November 7, 2006 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Had a look on heatsink's website to try and find some red, to my horror, there weren't any...Am i blind or are they actually gone?(i know they do the refils, but i want them in normal magura backing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Any good front vee-brake pad's on a light/worn grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Any good front vee-brake pad's on a light/worn grind?YesPlaz cr vsi think thats what there called, the yellow ones Seriously amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Pads: Rock Pads - BlueTime used: 2 MonthsRim used: Try AllGrind: MediumishCeraminc: NoBrake used: MaguraWhat is your opinion of a working brake: Amazing bite and hold, and very very loud.How do they compare to previous pads you have used: Compared to Zoo's, Monty milk pads, and maggie blacks, these are by far the best I've usedReview: This is an amazing brake, really is the best brake ive had... The sound it makes is really reassuring and they are holding up well against a grind. Ohh and they are out lasting my rim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Pads: Onza CitrusTime Two nightsRim: Tryall, factory white paintGrind: NoBrake: MaguraOpinion of working brake: Should lock and hold when you want it to.Review:I put these pads on the other night when I rebuilt my bike. I am currently running them on a smooth painted tryall rim, the factory white paint, because I currently don't own a grinder.Initially, they were shite. No noise, no hold, just what you expect from new pads. After about an hour they started squeaking, similar sound to CRM on smooth rims.I rode a bit today, doing a tiny bit of natural and street, ground was damp and rode in some mud, the brake still worked pretty good.The power is definitely enough to ride, but not as much as I like it. But it is nice to know that they work, and squeak quite a bit, even on a smooth painted rim.Grind next.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Pads: Onza CitrusTime Two nightsRim: Tryall, factory white paintGrind: NoBrake: MaguraOpinion of working brake: Should lock and hold when you want it to.Review:I put these pads on the other night when I rebuilt my bike. I am currently running them on a smooth painted tryall rim, the factory white paint, because I currently don't own a grinder.Initially, they were shite. No noise, no hold, just what you expect from new pads. After about an hour they started squeaking, similar sound to CRM on smooth rims.I rode a bit today, doing a tiny bit of natural and street, ground was damp and rode in some mud, the brake still worked pretty good.The power is definitely enough to ride, but not as much as I like it. But it is nice to know that they work, and squeak quite a bit, even on a smooth painted rim.Grind next....There very good on a dead grind.Very loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsbikenut Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) Pads: Heatsink SnowysTime used:4 MonthsRim used:Try-AllGrind: Yes Medium (NO TAR)Ceraminc: NoBrake used: Magura HS33What is your opinion of a working brake:Works with out fail and has a nice squeakHow do they compare to previous pads you have used: They work alot better than my Heatsink Reds,Rim Jam greens,Rim Jam reds, Magura Kool Stops and Magura Blacks Review:These pads have been the best pads i have ever used and i will definitely get another pair of these, they work ok in the wet but not as good as i would like them to, they still hold but not as good as in the dry,they have great wear life for the soft compound Thanks Trialsbikenut Edited November 20, 2006 by Trialsbikenut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 i had citrus pads, lasted two weekends on a grind! prety crap hold even when i was doing small things they would slip out . prety disapointed tbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I really liked the Onza pads, for £8 you cant go wrong. Saying that they last a fair bit. but only if you have m on a smooth rim. But I used them on a light grind for about a week, there were pretty dam good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Pads: Blue Joypads (Ali C.)Time used: 1 full dayRim used: Alex DX32Grind: Yes Medium (NO TAR)Ceraminc: NoBrake used: Magura HS33What is your opinion of a working brake: Very nice, on and off pads lots and lots of lock How do they compare to previous pads you have used: The last pads i used where Plaz CRM's, these felt very similar to them.Review: So far these pads have been really good. I have been riding with them today in the rain and there didn't seem to be much difference to when they were being used in the dry. Definately recommend these pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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