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Which type of brake blocks?
Not long ago I replaced both front and back brake blocks on my OCR4. Since
then they make a terrible noise when braking, but I left it because I thought it might be because they're new and they'll bed in and quieten down. But no, weeks on, they make a terrible scraping noise especially when wet (as in this evening). It's the kind of noise you get off completely worn-down blocks, when some of the metal's rubbed through. But it's clearly not that, there's loads of wear left on them yet. When I took my bike in for a service last week, I mentioned this to them and the guy said they probably were the wrong type of block (didn't say what different types there are), and he'd look at them. Next day I collected the bike and they seemed OK but now they're noisy again. The bike's got Rigida Vela rims (Google search doesn't give much info and not listed on Rigida's website), and Tektro dual-pivot brakes (again, Giant's website doesn't give much info). And very VERY stupidly, I chucked the packets the new blocks came in :-(. I don't want to leave this much longer cos I'm sure it's not doing my rims any good. Any clues, anyone? Thanks Iain |
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Which type of brake blocks?
BTW when I bought the new blocks, they were from the same shop I bought the
bike itself from, and I told them which bike they were for... I get more wary of that shop every time I go there! |
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Iain Jones said:
*snip* [Scratching] The bike's got Rigida Vela rims (Google search doesn't give much info and not listed on Rigida's website), and Tektro dual-pivot brakes (again, Giant's website doesn't give much info). And very VERY stupidly, I chucked the packets the new blocks came in :-(. I've had problems with Shimano blocks scratching the rim when wet. This also featured a horrid scraping noise caused by little bits of aluminium peeling off the rim and embedding in the block. The scratching occurred with both Mavic and Rigida rims, though the problem seemed to be slightly worse with the latter rim. Brake performance was rubbish too, wet or dry. I replaced the blocks with Avid Rim Wrangler V brake inserts (cantilevers with V-Brake shoes) which are much better. Aztec/Madison blocks seem to be widely available and though the braking performance isn't brilliant, they don't scratch the rim. I use these pads with the 105 dual pivots on my fixed, so far no scratching. Regards, -david |
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Which type of brake blocks?
More info - just had a look at the brakes, the blocks are Shimano M50/T
Thanks Iain |
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Iain Jones said:
More info - just had a look at the brakes, the blocks are Shimano M50/T There's your problem Regards, -david likes Shimano blocks not at all |
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"David Nutter" wrote in message
. ac.uk... Iain Jones said: More info - just had a look at the brakes, the blocks are Shimano M50/T There's your problem Regards, -david likes Shimano blocks not at all Seconded - chuck the shimano blocks ASAP. cheers, clive |
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"Clive George" wrote in message
... Seconded - chuck the shimano blocks ASAP. Interesting, I too am running a pair of Shimano M50/T blocks on both fixer (front) and Giant OCR (rear). The latter is relatively unused at present. I get the same scraping noise, and now I think about it... the front rim of the fixer is showing some unusual marks. They are preferable to the crap blocks which came with the Alongha long reach dual pivots I just fitted, which made no discernable difference to bike speed in the wet. I was trying to get inserts for the 105 blocks that came with the Giant, but the LBS didn't have any originally. General consensus seems to be Kool-Stop, but I've tried some of their stand alone (cheap - I think!) brake blocks and was singularly unimpressed. I too am thus looking for information on brake blocks... Jon |
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Iain Jones wrote:
Not long ago I replaced both front and back brake blocks on my OCR4. Since then they make a terrible noise when braking, but I left it because I thought it might be because they're new and they'll bed in and quieten down. But no, weeks on, they make a terrible scraping noise especially when wet (as in this evening). It's the kind of noise you get off completely worn-down blocks, when some of the metal's rubbed through. But it's clearly not that, there's loads of wear left on them yet. A certain amount of noise doesn't matter but I recommend doing the following anyway: Replace pads/shoes with something better, eg. Kool Stop Salmon or Dual. See www.wiggle.co.uk . "Dura holder" will fit your brakes if you don't already have cartridge types (but I have a pair of KS refills for sale if you do). Regularly inspect blocks and dig out any embedded specks of metal. Keep rims and blocks clean by washing with water then degreasing with meths. Occasionally give blocks a light sanding. Only use rear brake in the wet when really necessary. Rear braking tends to cause most wear and mess. Keep wheels true, allow a bit of extra clearance for brake blocks at rear to cope with wheel flex. ~PB |
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Jon Senior wrote:
"Clive George" wrote in message ... Seconded - chuck the shimano blocks ASAP. Interesting, I too am running a pair of Shimano M50/T blocks on both fixer (front) and Giant OCR (rear). The latter is relatively unused at present. I get the same scraping noise, and now I think about it... the front rim of the fixer is showing some unusual marks. They are preferable to the crap blocks which came with the Alongha long reach dual pivots I just fitted, which made no discernable difference to bike speed in the wet. I was trying to get inserts for the 105 blocks that came with the Giant, but the LBS didn't have any originally. General consensus seems to be Kool-Stop, but I've tried some of their stand alone (cheap - I think!) brake blocks and was singularly unimpressed. My Campag Mirage dual pivots with a salmon coloured version (made with iron oxide) of "Dura" Kool Stops are the best brakes I've ever used on any bicycle with rim brakes. Stopping power and modulation is incredible. They amaze me every time I use them. However, the same blocks haven't worked half as well for me on other bikes, even with exactly the same type of calipers and levers. Just goes to prove that brake pad type and compound is only one small factor of braking performance. Anyway, if you or anyone would like to try some Kool Stop Dual refills (half salmon, half black), let me know your address and I'll post you a pair (of half used ones). Please then either return them if don't like or bung me £1.50 if you do. They should fit 105's. ~PB p[at]biggs[dot]tc |
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Thanks for the advice everyone, I never knew Shimano could be despised so
much! Has anyone told them their brake blocks are rubbish? The blocks that were on when I bought the bike were Tektro's own, and they were pretty much silent and much more "comfortable" in terms of controlling my speed, just the odd screech if I pulled them too suddenly. But the new Shimanos - there's constantly that feeling they'll lock up and throw me over the handlebars if I pull too tight. Another observation last night was little silver flecks on the edges of the blocks, I assume these were shaved off the rim... So - thanks everyone, I'll change them ASAP. Pete - email on the way. Iain |
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