Squeaky disc brakes

[jackhandy]

I tried Uberbike sintered in my hope drybolic calipers & they sqealed like a stuck pig.
They were so bad I got complaints from other riders at a trail centre _ Went back to resin & peace has been declared

 

[mrbikerboy73]

Some discs state the use of resin pads only. Use anything else and you'll be looking at new discs fairly soon.

 

[Cubist]

Stick 'em in the dishwasher.

 

[Cubist]

I found sintered pads noisy too. I use Superstar Components Kevlar. Good bite and reasonable wear rates.

 

[Crackle]

Stick 'em in the dishwasher.

Ooooh, never thought of that.

 

[Crackle]

Well, they've been wiped in alchohol, flamed and washed on the pan cycle and they still squeak. They squeak less true but squeak they do. I'll wait for the sintered ones and if they squeak, well.........

 

[ianrauk]

just get some semi-metallic pads and see how you get on.

 

[Crackle]

just get some semi-metallic pads and see how you get on.

I already took your advice and they are on route. I just wanted to see if I could cure them.

 

[ianrauk]

okey doke

 

[Cubist]

Well, they've been wiped in alchohol, flamed and washed on the pan cycle and they still squeak. They squeak less true but squeak they do. I'll wait for the sintered ones and if they squeak, well.........

Did you clean the rotors?

 

[Crackle]

Did you clean the rotors?

Yes, both sides.

 

[Motozulu]

Same problem here - cleaned em to death but the rear still squeaks - might give the kevlar a try - is that serious about the dishwasher?

 

[Cubist]

Same problem here - cleaned em to death but the rear still squeaks - might give the kevlar a try - is that serious about the dishwasher?

Yep. What's the worst that can happen? They wash really hot in a caustic detergent. If it can degrease my mums baking tray it can fettle a bit of resin. If it knackers it, replace with some Superstar Kevlars at a fiver a pop. Works for cassettes too! ( just remove any plastic spacers first........)

 

[Crackle]

Fitted the sintered ones and hey presto, no squeak. These pads are not as sharp as the resin but I presume they need to bed in.

 

[ianrauk]

Fitted the sintered ones and hey presto, no squeak. These pads are not as sharp as the resin but I presume they need to bed in.

Why have you gone for sintered rather then semi-metallic?