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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Ringo on December 09, 2007, 07:56 PM
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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.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2212/2098355984_d854445d43.jpg)
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
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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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:LolLolLolLol: Hee hee - how do you know that im a fat biffer ?
Cheers for that - will try the coke...
Ringo
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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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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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
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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you can get the cheapo ones from wilkos, they work but they wear out fast.
69p a pair if I remember rightly.
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You want the newer ones, like these;
(http://www.vert-ego.com/brakes/pads/SKYWAY-TUFF-PADS-BLACK.jpg)
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php'manufacturers_id=72&products_id=2248
£14 a pair from Alans or £20 for 4 from Vert-ego.
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Go with Alans and you'll get free stickers too! :-) (bloody Java script error won't let me use the smilies) :-(
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I'd go for Alans personally, i've dealt with vert-ego & had nothing but hassle....Alans is always top rate customer service :0)
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Super Cycle Discount! Many a happy Saturday spent in there!
Welcome to the site. Tuff pads are the way to go. Although any soft compound pad would help. What is on there now?
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I've got dia-compe ones on - least thats what it says.
Super cycle before it moved to Mansfield road! The whole shop was in a warehouse on the second floor! I sh*t myself (sorry if thats not allowed on here) when i first went when i was 11! Used to look in awe at the PK Ripper on the wall and come out pleased as punch with me brand new Ami triangles (couldn't afford anything else). I would have spent 24-7 on me bike back then if i could......
Anyway, Skyway tuff pads from Alans it is...
Thanks
Ringo
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Yeah the place was awesome when it was on Sherwood Street. I remember looking at all the three piece cranks in there and thinking how expensive the Redline and Hutch cranks were. I wish had bought a few sets and tucked them away now. If only I had seen Ebay coming!!!!
The Dia compe pads are Ok on alloys but awful on Skyways. I'm sure the new pads will fix things.