|
|
Post by Phil on Sept 19, 2010 20:22:18 GMT
My Avid Elixirs are getting noisy beyond belief, am running G3 rotors and sintered pads, any one got any clues on how to shut them up?  |
|
|
|
Post by thistle on Sept 19, 2010 20:27:04 GMT
I'd say get them muddy and try a few stops but given the recent weather you've probably done that.
Brakes can squeal when they get dirt/grease/oil in them. Mud will often grind away whatever was causing the problem, it's like sanding down your pads and rotors to clean them ;D
You might want to check everything is done up tight. Brake bits shouldn't come loose because the bolts are normally threadlocked but it can happen. Check the caliper and the rotor bolts are done up tight.
|
|
Paul
Have-a-go Hero
Posts: 212
|
Post by Paul on Sept 19, 2010 20:28:43 GMT
lashings of WD40??? Maybe not!!
Have you tried properly cleaning the disks and pads with spray brake cleaner?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2010 21:00:43 GMT
Do what I did, sell 'em on and get some good brakes like Hope Tech X2's.
My Avids screamed SSssoooo LOUD they could be heard for miles and miles, tried everything, adjustment, rotors, cleaning, new pads, mud on rotors and pads etc etc etc. In the end I was sure I had a problem with my Focus Raven's brake fittings maybe being out, I took my Hopes off my Cove and tried them on the Focus and they were nice and quiet, so I sold the Avid and got Hopes instead, not a moment of trouble since.
|
|
|
|
Post by Craigy Boy on Sept 19, 2010 21:48:24 GMT
To be fair that's probs the only thing that my elixirs don't do!! But everything else they seem to fall apart!
|
|
|
|
Post by Phil on Sept 21, 2010 23:17:03 GMT
sanded pads down with 60 grit and degreased rotors and still waking the dead. Will try some organic pads  |
|
