OP
OP
glasgowcyclist
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Another noisy disc brake thread
- Thread starter glasgowcyclist
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Yellow Saddle
Guru
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- Loch side.
All I can think of is some contamination on the brakes or for some reason the transfer layer got messed up again. Either way, we should just not have to put up with this type of problem. Discs are coming, whether we like it or not, but I think there will be many unhappy users out there.
Same with same pads. So far, the Superstars have not done that. I know I'm repeating myself.
Jody
Stubborn git
New pads (especially with new discs) need bedding in with a few heat cycles. It's not whichcraft or made up.
OP
OP
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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Yellow Saddle
Guru
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- Loch side.
Let us know when you do fit Superstar pads. I have no experience of them but Crackle has, perhaps that is the answer.
Shimano does not have a stellar reputation when it comes to brake pads. For years (I'm not sure if it is still the case) stock Shimano black rubber pads were the worst for picking up aluminium from rims. Switching to aftermarket (who wanted to know what that word means?) pads from Koolstop stopped the problem immediately. Switching back to Shimano started it again. It became a no-brainer to cure rim brake problems with Koolstop products.
Maybe Crackle is onto something here.
That is one of the problems with Superstar. They tend to buy in batches and you have to wait when they run out. I'm currently waiting for rotors to come back in stock.
As ive now said twice......never have and have never had a problem
Unless you didnt quite read my message correctly
It's quite simple really. Get Semi-Metallic pads from DiscoBrakes.
I'n the past I have used both Sintered and Organic pads, both of which squeal, even in the dry. Disco Brake Semi Metallic pads don't squeal in the dry and just a little in the wet.
I'n the past I have used both Sintered and Organic pads, both of which squeal, even in the dry. Disco Brake Semi Metallic pads don't squeal in the dry and just a little in the wet.
Good for you, and I'm sure many others have had no problem either - but I don't know why you need to be so snarky about it.
I am in no way being snarky
Im just stating an alternative opinion based on hundreds of miles of use on disc brakes......both hydraulic and mechanical. I cant help it if you dont like my experience on using them squeak free......
Yellow Saddle
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Just to point out that sintered and semi-metallic are one and the same thing.
Jody
Stubborn git
I've used Superstar sintered and Kevlar and had no complaints with them. The kevlar were good even though they were used on some sh*t Avid brakes.
That is your experience of them which I have no issue. Not sure why you feel the need to call people idiotic for doing what needs to be done as per the manufacturers and everyone elses guidelines.
https://www.sram.com/sites/default/...advancement_product_installation_update_0.pdf
Hey, I didn't say I don't like your experience - and that response is exactly the kind of snark I'm referring to.
I'm genuinely pleased you have had such good experience and that you're sharing it with us. But suggesting that because you haven't had any problems then other people can't have them either, that opinions that differ from yours are "idiotic", and doing that "Unless you didnt quite read my message correctly" sarcasm thing... well, can't you see the way it all comes across?
And, someone here clearly is having problems with squealing brakes, so can you actually offer any suggestions that might help him?
Cheers,
Alan
