Clawz114 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 hi there, me and my mate have discovered a cheap alternative to tar, we have only tried this on his bmx so im not sure if it would work on maguras but it should work the same.this is what you do:get some fruit, an apple works best.cut off a piece of it and rub it around your rim (no joke lol)the juice from it will dry and make the pads grip to it more.this will usually make loud squeaking noises when you brake which is great for scaring people dont use too much otherwise the pads will stick to the rims for a little bit after you brake.as i said we havnt tried this on maguras, but it worked fine on bmx brakes.maybe it would be better if you just covered 1 side of the rim? Clawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 or coke works - not diet thoughalthough these quick fixes don't last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 That would be because Apples have sugar in them, sugar is sticky. Sugar water or coke works better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Just get a grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Greenthumb Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Just get a grind? thank you!yeah please just grind your rim, cheaper than tar and apples and works in all conditions, unlike tar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky_mod_legend2 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Just get a grind? This guys on form, i agree with him.CheersWilky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Tar is free? so no need for cheap alturnatives...no need for tar either...This thread is like a gcse dt project, a soloution to a problem that dosent exist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luccosleeps Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 or just get a decent set of brakes that work without any of 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 yeah, get a grind and a decent set of pads. Saveee the apples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 This thread is like a gcse dt project, a soloution to a problem that dosent exist... Thats the funniest thing ive read on here for along time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 or just get a decent set of brakes that work without any of 'emIf only that brake existed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 IDEA!!!!!how about we get a rim grind, and make some pads out of tar complete with tiny little apple trees so there will be a never ending supply of apples for good braking Clawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 IDEA!!!!!how about we get a rim grind, and make some pads out of tar complete with tiny little apple trees so there will be a never ending supply of apples for good braking ClawzPost a pic when you've done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleharrys Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Well its an ok idea but not really a cheap solution because you have to pay for an apple unless you have your apple tree, whereas Tar is free?Just go to Travis perkins or your local Roofing company!!H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impacted. Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Just get a grind? Weeeerd.......atron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roby James124 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 MONTY BRAKE SPRAY BUT IT MESSES UP YOUR PADSROBERT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 MONTY BRAKE SPRAY BUT IT MESSES UP YOUR PADSROBERTSeriously, why is this guy not validated?[/harsh sarcasm] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 The monty brake spray is awesome, but leaves a bird s**t looking substance on your rim, and yes, does mess up your pads. But used correctly, is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Have any of you had so much tar on you rim that it just sits on your pads and acts like a a brake? (untill about 4 days ago i had that hehe it works realy well...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 cola or vimto bars are great for that there so sticky but they wear away well fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Real ballers use semen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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