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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Gashead on October 01, 2006, 07:27 PM

Title: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 01, 2006, 07:27 PM: :-\ Im running a set of Ukai's on my DP with s set of MX 1000's with the standard block's (dia compe) - front brake perfect for endo's and stuff - its on taken me 37 years ! Back brake is shite - it pulls ok but just keeps slipping !!

What pads are best to run on these rims - are the dia comps ok or am I just an over weight noddy !
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: selfpreservation on October 01, 2006, 07:58 PM: are you running good cables ? also check that the hole in the brake bridge isnt worn to buggerry so the whole caliper wobbles about when you brake if so you need to invent a shim of some sort to go over the mounting post
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 02, 2006, 08:30 AM: New ish dia compe cable and the bridge is fine ! ??? I may try some different pads I think
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Sanmarcopizza on October 02, 2006, 08:39 AM: If you are riding seriously, you may want to think about changing the cable inner for something a bit more modern. An old DC cable will still stretch considerably even if it is NOS. Make sure the rim is grease free, use somehting like meths to clean it. Take the pads off and wash them in warm soapy water to de-grease, then rough the braking surface with clean sand paper.
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 02, 2006, 08:53 AM: Cheers San - will give that a try - did you say serious riding :LolLolLolLol: Endo's and bunny hops spring to mind mate :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: pickle on October 02, 2006, 01:47 PM: I bet the brakes and set up are fine........it's just all those pies you've eaten mate! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 02, 2006, 02:40 PM: No sh!t sherlock :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 02, 2006, 03:24 PM: yep deffo its cos you is fat
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: pickle on October 02, 2006, 03:53 PM: Have you seen him? what a munter! ;)

Just kiddin ya mate.....honest ???

I think i'll have to try the same mate as mine don't stop me that well either :( although i know it's cos i'm a fat 16 stone munter! :shocked: take a look at my Reflex picture.....that was a straight post before i sat on it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 02, 2006, 05:39 PM: Hey Mr Cake man that's well funny coming from a lardy cake like you ! :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

And as for you Mr P I'm a whole 3 stone lighter than yoooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuu !

:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 02, 2006, 05:41 PM: 3 stone lighter :wtf: best you get some new scales i think tubby
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: Gashead on October 02, 2006, 05:47 PM: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

TUBBY :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

Sorry was that my que to prove that you da man behind the name ' GTBMX' :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: Brake prob's
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on October 02, 2006, 05:50 PM: sssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh