anyone tried these disc brakes??

been wondering about reg brake pads such as you have
will cutting groves in pads help with the stopping ???


ride that thing Mountainman

wow, something I can answer. cutting the pads themselves wont do any good and at best will crack the graphite compound usually embedded in disc pads.

you'd want to cut grooves into your rim itself or for disc brake rotors....just use the stock ones with holes. grooves are mainly to remove dust as it forms to help maintain a good grip on the other surface without gas buildup.

sorry, I just have been into scca racing for the past 10 years. just not familiar with bike terminology/behavior yet :p
 
I love my front brakes.
I always try to set my brakes up as tight as I can get them, I like single finger pull on em for scrubbing a little speed off and being able to stop on a dime with 2 fingers.
I recall one time I was out riding my Mtn. bike (no motor) and had a child run in front of me. I clamped down so hard on the brakes that my bike went up on the front wheel. The kid stopped where he was like a deer in the headlights. He quickly turned and ran back to where he came from and I was able to let go of the brakes before I went over the handle bars. I smiled at him as I went by and his teacher was very grateful that I was able to NOT hit her student.
 
how often do you have to adjust them with them set in so tight??

that and how do you keep the brake pad brackets from moving on their own causing one side to contact and make a squeaking noise?? :confused:

only reason I ask is I have never adjust bike brakes before putting the motor on this one as I never really cared before lol.
 
yeah the adapter is right.... http://www.jersycycles.com they are us based and you get quick shipping

as far as a wheel.... www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=78
now that is a great wheelset but for most too expensive. also as far as front brakes http://www.chainganglowrider.com/Part%20-%20Brakes.htm this would allow you to use both wheels

and then brakes... http://www.sram.com/en/avid/hydraulicdiscbrakes/juicyseven.php mmmmmmmmmm.....


if you find the best deals you can like from craigs or ebay then you can do this for pretty cheap
 
yeah the adapter is right.... http://www.jersycycles.com they are us based and you get quick shipping

as far as a wheel.... www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=78
now that is a great wheelset but for most too expensive. also as far as front brakes http://www.chainganglowrider.com/Part%20-%20Brakes.htm this would allow you to use both wheels

and then brakes... http://www.sram.com/en/avid/hydraulicdiscbrakes/juicyseven.php mmmmmmmmmm.....


if you find the best deals you can like from craigs or ebay then you can do this for pretty cheap

ok so basically looking at this stuff you posted up, I wont have to swap a fork or anything to retrofit disc brakes as long as I upgrade to the correct type wheel for $$??

the front adapter thing looks like I just need a wheel with the threaded hub and then put the adapter on the threaded portion and attach my disc brake setup to that and done for the front? why would I have to upgrade the wheel?? couldnt I just swap out for the threaded hub??
 
#1 - how often do you have to adjust them with them set in so tight??

#2 - how do you keep the brake pad brackets from moving on their own causing one side to contact and make a squeaking noise?? :confused:

#1 -- the main adjustment is where the cable is pulled through and tightened
this adjustment should not have to be made very often

the secondary adjustment is USUALLY found next to brake lever or brake
this is a finger type adjustment
this is the one used more often -- for fine tuning of brake adjustment

#2 -- either loosen brake and pull over to correct position
or a punch can be used to knock over to corrected side

slight toe in on brake pads often times corrects squeaking noise


makes it nice when we ride that thing Mountainman
 
the rotor attaches to the six bolt is(international standard) mount on the hub...yeah you could go with the adapter but your putting the braking force on a freewheel thread not the whole hub body and spacing on a front wheel and freewheel hub are different
 
Walmart has extra-length brake pads for about $5 and they stop WAY better than the normal ones. I have a set on my bike and have been pleased.
 
For a cheap bike, having wheels built isn't really worth it unless you need something special (like if you bought a NuVinci hub) or if you want to be really picky about your parts.

Your bike shop can order a pair of already-built wheels cheaper than they can get the pieces separately and put them together. IF you go look online at Nashbar or Performance, the cheapest MTB disk wheels they have are $120-$130 or so, and a local bike shop can't build them that cheap (at least,,, in the USA, anyway).
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