rock_stock_rider Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I hear loads of people grind their rims but is it all what its cracked up to be? Tar seems to work a treat for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Pro Page Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 just start with the rear that is what i have done(Y) then if you feel the difference do the front to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 its got its pro's and cons good things are you can ride in the damp/pissing wet and its pretty great at giving you nice bite and holdhowever say goodbye to manuals and brake modulation , grinds do on and off but you use tar so it wont really matter it also depends on what pads and rim you have as all pads can work well with tar but most just die on a grind its up to you , you proably wont regret it if you try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 i'd suggest a grind because tars fine untill it holds your pad and you end up with plastic teeth, or get zoo pads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvtrial Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 definitely! Grinding your rim is awesome, you get a much better brake and you can trust your brakes much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewannnn Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 (edited) yes, grinding your rims makes ALL brakes work betterEDIT: although i dont know what grinding a disc brake would do Edited March 21, 2006 by Ewannnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Strongly recommed a grind, you dont have to go nuts just a nice light grind will improve your brake so much you wont ever look at tar again(infact you will probaly throw it away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planet x alan Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 its got its pro's and cons good things are you can ride in the damp/pissing wet and its pretty great at giving you nice bite and holdhowever say goodbye to manuals and brake modulation , grinds do on and off but you use tar so it wont really matter it also depends on what pads and rim you have as all pads can work well with tar but most just die on a grind its up to you , you proably wont regret it if you tryi use a light grind on mine with tar and i have no problems with manuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvtrial Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I think grinding a disc-brake isn't the best idea, but a rim is a good idea to grind. Buy a better and more powerful disc-brake so you don't have to grind you disc! I think the disc would be real sad if you hurt it like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 yes, grinding your rims makes ALL brakes work betterEDIT: although i dont know what grinding a disc brake would do ive done it it dont work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Grinding rims gives the power of tar without the pads sticking to the rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will17will17 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 think about it this way....tar costs.... gridning costs once.... unless you do a DIY I use alot of tar which i have troubel getting hold of to be honst....but grinding in about £2 off tartybikes or sandpaper or you dad's electric grinder and your done in 5 minuites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 mat was well versed in the power of tar. he was repetedley raped untill he got a grind, he thanked everyone involved after he discovered how awesome it was . but really grinds are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooore! Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 grinding does work well, i used to do it but got lazy so i just used melted road on me rim now because i'm a v brake rider so theres plenty of tension to pull the pads back off the rim. as for manuals, it'll make you better at them because you'll have to learn to do them using ur body weight rather than feathering the brake. Far better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch8987 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hey you mateGo ahead and grind....feels alot better I've tried all ways possible....tar, w/grind, w/o grind etc etcAnd i've found that a medium grind works bestHope this helpsBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE trials commentator Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 go for a grind.feels weird at first because its not as snappy stopping as tar,but it holds so much better.awsome modulation,manuals are better,works in the wet,unlike tar which goes slick! just make sure u get an even grind all the way round,i suggest practising on an old rim,anything will do.Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 well a m8 of mine got a light grind on his rear and he says he can't tell the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earsy104 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 How do you go about grinding your rims....how do you do it e.t.c. lol i dont really know .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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