"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/01/2019 at 09:37 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/01/2019 at 09:37 • Filed to: None | 1
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I went for a ride last week and my brakes were squeaking like crazy so I finally decided it was time to replace them. With the sound they were making I was expecting to see nothing left on the pads but there was still material. any recommendations on what to get for a replacement? I ride trails a couple times a week, nothing crazy.
Rear (already had been replaced a couple years ago) :
front (i think thes e were original) :
benjrblant
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2019 at 09:56 |
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Can’t tell which brakes those are by looking at the pads, but I’d recommend an organic/non-metallic based pad. These tend to be quieter. Clean rotors and pads with isopropyl alcohol before installing.
PowderHound
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2019 at 10:02 |
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I don’t even remember what pads I have on my bike I think they are organic pads though . I have IceTech rotors that seem to work well but anything was going to be a step up from my old bike.
nermal
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2019 at 10:42 |
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I’ve tried local shops, as well as online shops like JensonUSA or 365Cycles.
For brake pads specifically , I’ve found that ordering the house brand directly from Commencal is the cheapest, can’t tell the difference. The ones for my bike are $12 there, compared to $40 locally and ~$25 from one of the other online shops.
I like metallic pads since they work better under high-heat situations, when you need them most . They do squeak pretty badly when either cold or wet though.
HammerheadFistpunch
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2019 at 10:49 |
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avid? different rotors and pads usually sorry it the noise. for some reason avid are like that.
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> benjrblant
07/01/2019 at 10:50 |
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yea i know nothing of organ vs metallic.
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benjrblant
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/01/2019 at 11:10 |
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metallics perform better but if you’re not in the mountains or riding some downhill, you may not notice or be able to take advantage of this performance. organic/nonmetallic pads are softer, generally provide better modulation, and tend to be much quieter.
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> benjrblant
07/01/2019 at 12:48 |
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i would mostly classify my riding as cross country. there are some small steep hill hills but i ride for a workout not just for leisure so the brakes do get a workout