Davetrials Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Never get a disc, i know most pople already know this but, no one had ever tried a rear hope trial, and oh my god it was positivly awful, it held me back, it slipped allll the time, it would just NOT!!!!!!!!! hold all in all it was shit, my maggie with coust pads is back on now, and thank f**k!!!! :( Shit review yes but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 hahaha, atleast you tried. Was you hoping it would be as good as the megamo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Was the frames disc mount faced up properly dave? Could make a difference. Also are you sure let it bed in fully! (Y) Nice one for trying it out anyway :( Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hehe, yea a mate of mine runs a rear M4 (well he will do till I get him a proper brake sorted) and it slips for me on 3 pallets kicking up etc, useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Mine works great on my jumps bike and even for trials moves, however wouldnt really be able to put it up to the same pressure as a trials due to the chain ring lol :"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 The only time i would use a disk, is if i had a bike specificly for shitty muddy comps. They just dont have the power for anything else. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecatracingcat Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 You've gotta bed it in. drag the brake down the biggest hill you can find and repeat until it bites hard. Then tell me it sucks! Also make sure disc tabs are faced with hope tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 You've gotta bed it in. drag the brake down the biggest hill you can find and repeat until it bites hard. Then tell me it sucks! Also make sure disc tabs are faced with hope tool ← Its been ragged about for 2weeks...........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecatracingcat Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 (edited) Try EBC red pads. I've also taken to my rotor with a bench grinder and drill press to reduce the surface area (on my trail bike) but it makes a huge difference. Edited March 5, 2005 by bluecatracingcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Its been ragged about for 2weeks...........? ← Doing trials or did you do the hill method? If you bedded it in with trials it might not be even and that's why it's slipping. Can't hurt to try can it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Can't say i'm THAT suprised after using a Mini on the back of my bike for a few days. Were you using the 160mm rotor with it? I recon it'd be pretty good with a 185/203mm one. And maybe a Plazmatic rotor/ pads (if they make them to fit...hmm...) would improve performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hope M4 is beasty on the back, mate has one on his Orange Zero frame and still lasting him :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDave Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Most people who have tried rear disc don't use it long enough to really let it bed in. My avids probably took a month to bed in fully. But then my rear disc but was the best brake I've ever tried. By far. So I'd say if your gonna go rear disc prepare for a long break in period and use an avid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I have been ride rear XT disc for 8 month... An think that it's good choice for all conditions... it works perfectly, but i ruin my frame (2-3 times) and rear ChrisKing axile... so if u want to ride disk, you must have reinforeced frame and bolt-on hub. And go for marta, i think it's best choice for the rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 i love my hayes on that back, all the power you need and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ahahahahahah! wouldn't listen to Grant would you? :sick:" lol. only brake worth trying on the back is an avid because of their adjustability and sheer power. Even then you'll be lucky to get it to hold like a maggie. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 In not surprised it doesnt work I am surprised you still have a chainstay Whats a waste of money Dave :) You cant even try and sell it on here now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Dave, I`ll give you some burns for it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) i rode to work on it most days which is like 6miles Edited March 6, 2005 by Davetrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefletch Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 bedding in and using it for a while are a completely different kettle of fish, ur supposed to drag it for a bit, then dous(sp) it in water(a few times over) this clears the coating/top layer off the pads. In all honesty any disc brake thats set up write and bed in proply will work ok, some obviously have more power than others. Lastly if its rubbing then it will always be warm therefor f**king the pads.(hense why downhill discs have holes in the rotor to cool them down as they work wank when hot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecatracingcat Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 i rode to work on it most days which is like 6miles ← Do you ride to work with your brake on? I ride to work too and I avoid using my brakes where ever possable as it just slows me down :)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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