Boardman Pro Hybrids Brake Pads

Irri_Tant
Irri_Tant Posts: 195
edited August 2011 in Commuting general
Brake Pads

looking to replace them in two Pro's. Ones a 2008 & the other a 2010.

Which brake pads would you suggest I use that doesn't squeal or resonate through the frame when braking?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The rear issue is nothing to do with pads, its the frame from what I've read in reviews, as for what to get, many swear by Superstar but I had a bad experience and now use exotic carbon (from ebay shop) which cost the same.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Irri_Tant
    Irri_Tant Posts: 195
    The Beginner wrote:
    The rear issue is nothing to do with pads, its the frame from what I've read in reviews, as for what to get, many swear by Superstar but I had a bad experience and now use exotic carbon (from ebay shop) which cost the same.

    Simon

    have yo a link to both you mention please

    don't think I'll get a new bike as pads may be cheaper
  • Irri_Tant
    Irri_Tant Posts: 195
    The Beginner wrote:
    The rear issue is nothing to do with pads, its the frame from what I've read in reviews, as for what to get, many swear by Superstar but I had a bad experience and now use exotic carbon (from ebay shop) which cost the same.

    Simon

    have yo a link to both you mention please

    don't think I'll get a new bike as pads may be cheaper
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Superstar
    http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... ucts_id=28
    Exotics
    http://stores.ebay.co.uk/International- ... 4340.l2563

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    I've always been happy with Superstar, many happy customers over on the MTB side of the forum. Plus you get free haribo! :D
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not all the time you don't........and a number of people have reported problems fitting Avid pads.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    The Beginner wrote:
    Not all the time you don't........and a number of people have reported problems fitting Avid pads.

    Simon

    Fine, I do, thye must like me :wink:

    And I've got Avid Juicys, never had a problem. I know there were problems a long time ago, but they seem to have it sorted now.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • Irri_Tant
    Irri_Tant Posts: 195
    The Beginner wrote:
    The rear issue is nothing to do with pads, its the frame from what I've read in reviews,

    Never did get around to getting new pads.

    Cleaned to old ones up instead. Removed pads and checked they were flat by rubbing them on some fine emery cloth on plate glass. This probably removed any glaze on them. Then cleaned the metal edges & backing plate metal with a scotch brite pad (spelling). Dragged a rag through the calliper to clean it out also. Wiped the disc over with with brake cleaner. Put it all back together and all is now OK, no squealing or vibes through the frame
  • cloggsy
    cloggsy Posts: 243
    Irri_Tant wrote:
    The Beginner wrote:
    The rear issue is nothing to do with pads, its the frame from what I've read in reviews,

    Never did get around to getting new pads.

    Cleaned to old ones up instead. Removed pads and checked they were flat by rubbing them on some fine emery cloth on plate glass. This probably removed any glaze on them. Then cleaned the metal edges & backing plate metal with a scotch brite pad (spelling). Dragged a rag through the calliper to clean it out also. Wiped the disc over with with brake cleaner. Put it all back together and all is now OK, no squealing or vibes through the frame

    A bit of copper grease (copper slip) on the back of the pads works wonders too :wink:

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