Brakes aaaaahhhhhh help no brakes

[blue 48]

hi just got back from a 40km ride adjusted brakes before leaving home , and on the way home i had nothing left i was using a v brake setup but was adjusting em everey day so i got a new pair of side pull brakes for $20 and it is perfect, but im sceptical of how long itll last so the question is are there any brake shoes out there that can handle pulling up from high speeds without wearing out too fast? please let me know cheers

 

[spad4me]

On my motorized bicycles I was going through the cheap brakes sold by Wallmart once a week.
These may last you longer
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakeshoes.html

The samon colored ones contain metal.

 

[blue 48]

the older style side pull brake i got today works nicely,cheers for the link im going to order some soon,i was amazed at how quick they wear out alloy wheels seem to pull up better than steel rims ive noticed. One day im getting a disk brake on the front not for a while though.

 

[retromike3]

good pads

I use V-brakes on my ride and I have Kool-Stop brake pads. they are specifically made for a v-brake type. these brakes really work and it makes little difference the conditions. The V-brake lever has a different cable pull so you will need a leaver that is only built for that brake.

I would rather use a good V-brake than a cheep disk. The V-brake is what is referred to as "mature technology" it probably is not the best rim brake (I think Maguras are) but they are pretty close.

I think that because your motorized you "burn" through brake pads faster then you do on standard bikes so its a good idea to check your pads before you hop on just to be sure. I am working on my third set in about thousand miles.

mike

 

[blue 48]

what are maguras ? any pics?

 

[retromike3]

brakes

Maguras are a hydraulic rim brake that are made in Germany. They are to my knowledge the best rim brake I have ever used. But they are major expensive.

here's a link http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=62015

mike

 

[blue 48]

had a look at them they look sweet on my wishlist now. for the time being ill save up for em and buy some good pads for the current setup as it stops good for now

 

[q999]

brakes

I added a hub with a sprocket strap brake and drum http://cgi.ebay.com/bicycle-Motoriz...199?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5a414db7
from boygofast on ebay
It;s not enough alone ..I want better.
noticed he had a disq..
http://cgi.ebay.com/Motorized-BIKE-...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5a252159
i was thinking about this for my next build along with the 36 tooth sprocket and hub.
any one else try this disq from boygofast ??

 

[Htown]

Maguras are a hydraulic rim brake that are made in Germany. They are to my knowledge the best rim brake I have ever used. But they are major expensive.

here's a link http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=62015

mike

I swear by mine. Very easy to install and very intuitive to adjust. I have the H33 on my Motored bike, and the h11 on my hybrid cruiser/ mountain bike.
H33 have adjustment dial on the lever, h11 have an adjustment allen screw. Te H11 have a four finger brake lever while the h33 has a two-finger. You can get the h11 for 50 bucks new. Low pressure system means you don't have to bleed often if at all. I highly recommend. Stops on a dime, and allows you to precisely set up pads on mm from wheel. Also changing the pads is ridiculously easy, they just pop off, no screws to mess with. Am running black pads but am told red and green are the best for stopping. Though I must say if they were any better than the blacks you will go flying over the handle bars. You can endo the bike with these brakes, though I have only lifted the back end off the pavement once and it was controlled. i would not do it again because the punishment it puts on the rear wheel alignment. Still, good to know you have that power to stop if needed.

 

[blue 48]

coool ive heard that they can squash the rim if pulled hard enough is that true?