Reduce brake noise in the wet?

bobbydigital
bobbydigital Posts: 254
edited December 2018 in MTB workshop & tech
Are there ways to reduce hydraulic disc brake noise when they get wet?

I run sintered pads, not sure it's the best option, they work in the wet but the noisy is :shock:

I find that the bigger discs seem to dry up a bit quicker and that the rear disc seems to get wetter and takes longer to dry.

I run now 180mm alligator aries discs 75g, not much metal, they dry off pretty quick and seem to help with noise.

Anything else?

Comments

  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    WD40, always.
  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,453
    bompington wrote:
    WD40, always.

    Naughty! :lol:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Give them a damn good hard brake once in a while even if not needed!
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Embrace the squeal.
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  • GT85 is superior for that application.


    Okay some ear plugs it is.
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    Try some other compound pads if it bothers you that much.

    Not used sintered pads since they came fitted to some xt brakes I bought new.

    Been using semi metallic or race matrix for quite a while now, still a little noise but not as bad.
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    Stop braking and start crashing.

    My squeal in and off in the wet. I have not found a solution yet but ebc pads do seem to squeal less.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • I run Clarkes sintered pads in my XT and SLX brakes and they are fine in the wet.

    I think my rotors are also Clarkes.
    "Ride, crash, replace"