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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 05:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

Only once in my life I have experienced an...

Only once in my life I have experienced an overheated brake. The rear rotor turned slightly blue and it had a burning smell. I had to replace pads and rotor as after that it would no longer brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

I don't understand why you're so afraid of trying...

I don't understand why you're so afraid of trying non finned pads. I'm sure it'll make zero difference, except on your wallet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-20, 02:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

Metallic pads also wear the rotors faster. That's...

Metallic pads also wear the rotors faster. That's never been an issue for me as rotors last years to me, but he seems to be wearing rotors down at an alarming rate.

I've been using DiscoBrakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

Then your problem could be related to lack of...

Then your problem could be related to lack of technique. You really shouldn't drag the brakes, it's bad for the pads, the rotors, and with adequate braking technique it shouldn't be necessary even to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

There's something wrong there. You shouldn't be...

There's something wrong there. You shouldn't be eating pads so fast, and definitely you shouldn't be trashing rotors at that rate while using organic pads.

Do you drag your brakes on descents?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By Amt0571

How much do you weigh? what mileage are you...

How much do you weigh? what mileage are you riding? which type of pads? which weather?

On my old mountain bike with SLX brakes I replaced front pads every 1200 / 1500km aprox, and rear ones...
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