Reduce brake noise in the wet?
bobbydigital
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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?
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?
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WD40, always.0
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bompington wrote:WD40, always.
Naughty!0 -
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.0
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Embrace the squeal.I don't do smileys.
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GT85 is superior for that application.
Okay some ear plugs it is.0 -
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.0 -
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.0 -
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"0