Acidfreak Posted March 1, 2010 Share Hi Guys, since I had my bike at my LBS my brakes are really noisy, they installed new brake calipers and brake pads. What can I do to correct this? Is the calipers a bit loose or something that can maybe cause them to increase noise on braking? Another thing that bothers me is that when using my front brake, it feels like my shock moves forward and backwards as if it is loose when braking, what can cause this to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidfreak Posted March 1, 2010 Share No ideas? Thanks anyways... Will try google.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjackson Posted March 1, 2010 Share V-brakes need to be set with what is known as "toe-in" This means that when pulling brakes the front end of the brake pad should make contact with the rim slightly before the rear. This will prevent the vibration which results in noisy brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted March 1, 2010 Share I also find that some pads are better than others, OK I'm only on my 4th set after a year but I did find the OEM ones to be ***, the Shimano XT/XTR where really good but I just installed X-ZAKT tripple compound tonight and there are equally as grippy and quiet as the triple compound BBBs I had last year. Also adjust your shock as well - stiffen it up a bit as its obvious the LBS set with too much play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procrates Posted March 1, 2010 Share Try koolstop pads. Runnig them with Single digit ultimates, you get awesome power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidfreak Posted March 2, 2010 Share Thanks a lot guys... will try tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted March 2, 2010 Share To set the pads with a bit of toe in, loosen the bolt holding the pads on the caliper and position them in the desired position with a piece of paper about the thickness of a business card between the rim and pad at the rear end of the pad. Apply pressure on the brake to hold the pads in position and re -tighten the bolts. Just make sure that the pads sit squarely on the rim and at least 1mm clear of the tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 3, 2010 Share oil them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted March 3, 2010 Share Mine are noisy when some sunlight liquid gets on the rim/pads from either washing the bike of when I do a Stans Conversion, but it goes ago after a few rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted March 3, 2010 Share oil them. I've learned not to give silly advice. Some people actually take it serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 3, 2010 Share I've learned not to give silly advice. Some people actually take it serious. Sure, but only once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted March 4, 2010 Share ...Another thing that bothers me is that when using my front brake' date=' it feels like my shock moves forward and backwards as if it is loose when braking, what can cause this to happen?[/quote'] Woah. What exactly do you mean with this little gem of a statement? Your shock - moving backwards and forwards - is this as in, the front wheel appears to be moving backwards, towards your frame, under braking? If so - stop riding! Go get that checked out - you might have a loose head-set, and you really don't want to take chances with something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted March 5, 2010 Share What type of V-Brakes do you use? Some V-brakes are just inherently more noisy than other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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