db-t20 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I know this has probs been posted before but.. well im too lazy to search as im in a rush, i do apologise if it has. Well i have onza citrus brake pads and ive used them for about 5 days. I think theyve worn in and ive even sanded them down. I have a very very light grind on my rim, i used a dremil but hey. Anyways more to the point, it squeaks like a dying pig. And i mean squeak. I know its a good sound but, its not just when you put strain on the brakes. Its constantly. No mater how you apply the brakes, it makes an aweful sound. All i wanted to know is would a propper grind from tarty fix this, using the same pads or would i need to change the pads too.Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 If the brake works well then it's the sound of a working brake. For example - Plazmatic CRMs make a lovely high pitched squeak noise on a smooth rim when they're working and no noise at all when they aren't (ie. if it's rained within 200 miles of your current location). If you get a grind the noise will get louder and deeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 From what i've heard, all these pads do is sqeuak. Don't lock too well...That's just from reading a couple of reviews on them..so I don't know really.If they sqeuak becuase of the rough surface, the only thing you can do is sand your rim back to smooth, and have a crappy brake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I know this has probs been posted before but.. well im too lazy to search as im in a rush, i do apologise if it has. Well i have onza citrus brake pads and ive used them for about 5 days. I think theyve worn in and ive even sanded them down. I have a very very light grind on my rim, i used a dremil but hey. Anyways more to the point, it squeaks like a dying pig. And i mean squeak. I know its a good sound but, its not just when you put strain on the brakes. Its constantly. No mater how you apply the brakes, it makes an aweful sound. All i wanted to know is would a propper grind from tarty fix this, using the same pads or would i need to change the pads too.Thanks in advanceThe noise comes from the contact between the pad and the rim. If you can hear this noise constantly then the pad(s) is/are touching the rim all the time, not a good thing. Ideally you want the rim straightened and trued, a good grind then the brakes set up so you have about 1-2mm between the pad and rim. Alternatively, adjust the calipers so the pads aren't touching, true the rim on the bike, re-adjust the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 The noise comes from the contact between the pad and the rim. If you can hear this noise constantly then the pad(s) is/are touching the rim all the time, not a good thing. Ideally you want the rim straightened and trued, a good grind then the brakes set up so you have about 1-2mm between the pad and rim. Alternatively, adjust the calipers so the pads aren't touching, true the rim on the bike, re-adjust the brakes.I think he means constantly as in everytime he applies the brake, even if he does it slowly/softly as opposed to wuickly and hard.A grind from tarty will only make the noise louder.Learn to like the noise, thats the only thing really. Theres no point ruining the braking surface to stop it making a noise, be proud of it, your a trials rider, you do what the general public perceive as almost uncomprehendable, draw attention to yourself and show off your ability to do something amazing.You'll also find after a while that when the brake doesn't squeak you don't trust it as much. Theres nothing more confidence inspiring than a brake that aggressively salutes its activity below you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I had a sharp light grind and they worked a dream. possibly the best pads i had tried but now im running zoo!s. If its constantly making a noise the brakes not set-up properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db-t20 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Wow guys thanks a lot for the replies. I apreciate it. I think ill just leave it as it is because the break pads are amazing.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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