K-rad Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 i just put on my v--brake its a shimano deore with plaz pads and it works great but it is very squishy at the lever(avid lever) and of you have tips to get rid of squish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 new cable can be the problem most times, and see if the frame flexs as the brake pushs against the rim if it does alot then get a booster for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 theres lots of things that can effect it.cableactualy brake usedpadsboostersA booster always helps. Look into getting some non compressional cable outers, like bmx linear cables or nokon, that makes a huge difference. Brake calipers can flex, not much can be done about that other than buying new stiffer ones (avid ultimate). Soft pads can make a brake soft, which pads have you got? Getting some decent harder ones and a grind will make the brake stiffer.I have an avid ultimate setup with shimano 6mm gear cable outer 2 boosters and my own pads, its as stiff as any magura! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 He's got plaz pads Alistair!New cable to be honest, just have a look round the bike to see what the problem could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Don't forget to make sure the pads are hitting the rim perfectly flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 He's got plaz pads Alistair!New cable to be honest, just have a look round the bike to see what the problem could be.its Alastair close though.Anyway, which plaz? spanich flys or crvs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James@swanseatrials.com Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 hmm id put a bit more tension on the brake matey maybe move it up a notch! definately a new cable with plenty of lubricant on whilst going through the plastic protection! then it shall work lovely jubbly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 areet new cable they stretch like your chanes do but they get really flexycheers max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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