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Front brake doesnt work... (first post)
Ringo:
Hi,
Yesterday i picked up my most recent ebay purchase - a GT performer. Hence today, my first post on here!!!
I havent had a BMX for 20 years and have been considering getting one for a while now - anyway, spotted a bargain on ebay and i've got to say im chuffed to bits. Its not A1 - a bit of rust here and there - but thats fine by me.
Anyway, everything works well - that is all apart from the front brake. Its like the brake blocks arent working - they just slip on the skyways.
Do you guys now of any top tips to get these working ? Do i need special blocks?
Thanks in advance,
Ringo
selfpreservation:
loose some weight or get spokes :LolLolLolLol: no seriously get some new cables check the blocks they may need replacing , check the brake calipers are they clean , movments correct ect , some people recommend putting cola on the rims, failing that get on the atkins your not 10 anymore :LolLolLolLol:
Ringo:
:LolLolLolLol: Hee hee - how do you know that im a fat biffer ?
Cheers for that - will try the coke...
Ringo
--- Quote from: selfpreservation on December 09, 2007, 08:08 PM ---loose some weight or get spokes :LolLolLolLol: no seriously get some new cables check the blocks they may need replacing , check the brake calipers are they clean , movments correct ect , some people recommend putting cola on the rims, failing that get on the atkins your not 10 anymore :LolLolLolLol:
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MeddlE:
Get the new Skyway Tuff Pads brake blocks, made by Kool Stop, 3-in-1 oil your inner brake cable, make sure everything moves as it should.
Ringo:
Sorry for asking such dumb ass questions - but where is the best place to get some of these from ? A google shows up these:
http://www.vert-ego.com/main.htm
£12 for the kool stop ones...
In my day, i would just pop over to super cycle discount in Nottingham and pick some up - or just pick an advert from one of the many mags i had lying around!
Cheers
Ringo
--- Quote from: MeddlE on December 09, 2007, 11:23 PM ---Get the new Skyway Tuff Pads brake blocks, made by Kool Stop, 3-in-1 oil your inner brake cable, make sure everything moves as it should.
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