Brake pads - general.
kinelljohn
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Do disc brake pads pick up and retain bits of grit etc like rim brake pads do?
I imagine the compound is much harder than rim brake pads but the reason I ask is this:
Last Saturday I had a particularly mucky day out and from time to time the front brake was making the usual horrific sounds of a grit sandwich. The disc shows signs of light scoring which is normal and expected under such conditions, but I wonder if it's usual or necessary to remove the pads for inspection as part of the cleanup routine. I didn't notice any noise riding back to the car park.
I imagine the compound is much harder than rim brake pads but the reason I ask is this:
Last Saturday I had a particularly mucky day out and from time to time the front brake was making the usual horrific sounds of a grit sandwich. The disc shows signs of light scoring which is normal and expected under such conditions, but I wonder if it's usual or necessary to remove the pads for inspection as part of the cleanup routine. I didn't notice any noise riding back to the car park.
Be nice to all cyclists - you may want to borrow a pump one day :-)
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a wash with water tends to help."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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OK nicklouse
I decided to have a look anyway as the bike was upside down with the wheel out and it seemed like a good idea to get used to removing/replacing the pads (first time for me).
There was nothing amiss although quite a build-up of kak etc. I reckon directing the hose pipe close to and directly in and around the calipers should do the trick unless any noise persists.
Always something new to learn eh!
Be nice to all cyclists - you may want to borrow a pump one day :-)0
