Comments on: Grinding brakes test nerves and rims

By: Rose zuly

Rose zuly — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:13:40 +0000

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By: Bud

Bud — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:55:32 +0000

You guys should use the Automatic Brake System Modulator the Budbrake and you will have less problems with your brake pads and rims.

By: lotro gold

lotro gold — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:32:43 +0000

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By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:23:33 +0000

It would seem there is an advantage to the old-school chromed steel rims after all. At least for those less concerned with weight.

By: Bicycle Tutor

Bicycle Tutor — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:40:04 +0000

Great tutorial, clear and informative.

I like to re-surface my pads with a file or sandpaper.

By: John

John — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:02:56 +0000

Could you elaborate, xSmurf?

You aren’t talking about the salmon-colored pads, are you?

If so, we have amazingly different results.

By: xSmurf

xSmurf — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:59:11 +0000

Same issue with the regular Kool Stop pads.

By: John

John — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:56:00 +0000

Get Kool Stop _salmon colored_ replacement cartridges and you’ll probably not have to worry about this again.

They’re the least damaging and best gripping material out there for brake pads on bicycles.

Your rims will thank you.

By: rick p

rick p — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:25:42 +0000

Similar problems when commuting last year. Switched to fixed gear for commuting this winter. No worries except those ice patches on the road here and there.

By: holodri

holodri — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:47:00 +0000

hi, same problem, different material. guess my rims are just too old and have to be replaced. tried new pads of other brands on same old rim but it seems like the aluminium surface is worn out.
be aware of rims with racing stripes, they might fall apart leaving sharp shrapnells in softer parts of the local environment