spitfire123 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 hi all, taking the trip back home tonight and the front started jusdering and there was a strange noise (thought the noise was comming from car infront) but then the brakes suddenly started squeeling and grining under medium braking. now i instantly thought pads...but i then thought i only changed them 2 months ago (3k ago) and now there completly down to the metal both sodes are the same <_< now is this down to !Removed! pads (there some crap pad like verco) or isit somthing else. cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Sounds like driving style to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire123 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Sounds like driving style to me... To be fair....its pushed hard sometimes:rolleyes: but 3k? my bike ones last about as long and litaly 5x the speed. it has to be the crappy pads. you think? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdy fpv Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 3k! Something is wrong somewhere!!! Sounds like to me that the breaks are sicking on. This could be caused by one of three things. either 1- the brake caliper piston or slide is sticking on. 2- The brake pipe flexi hose is blocked. (this will not be visible form the surface.) To check this you need to take the wheel off, undo the slides 7mm Allen key, pull the slides out, Checking that the sides move freely. If they are check the caliper piston seal. IF it is knackered replace the caliper. If that is OK. Try to push the piston back with a big pair of grips. It should move back with a little amount of resistance. If it is too tight to go back. Then undo the bleed nipple and try to move it again. if it goes back and fluid comes out of the bleed nipple the flexi pipe is blocked. If not it is the caliper that is faulty. or 3- Poor quality pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 i would get yourself a new set of discs too, could also be very bad 'run-out'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Roberts Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 if the last set of pads were down to the metal chances are the discs will be WRECKED so in turn will just waste the new pads.... very false econemy replacing pads if the last set were at the metal... fit new discs and pads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire123 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 thanks for the replys. much apriciated. yea the discs are f*cked warped/worn etc.. but im not going to bother changing them as i want vented discs. so can i get vented discs without changing the standerd callipers? thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 i do not know about vented discs but have a look at rossini drilled and groved here.] http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Performance_Brake_Discs.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire123 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 i do not know about vented discs but have a look at rossini drilled and groved here.]http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Performance_Brake_Discs.cfm yea says they fot on ther elittle list. BUT £100 + delivery....jesus. i can get mintex pads AND vented discs for £40 deliverd. helpful link though cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickj Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 where u get them from i want some thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 hi all,taking the trip back home tonight and the front started jusdering and there was a strange noise (thought the noise was comming from car infront) but then the brakes suddenly started squeeling and grining under medium braking. now i instantly thought pads...but i then thought i only changed them 2 months ago (3k ago) and now there completly down to the metal both sodes are the same <_< now is this down to !Removed! pads (there some crap pad like verco) or isit somthing else. cheers all Its got to be somethign wrong with the pads or you would be always changing your pads at about the same distance if it was your driving style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire123 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 where u get them from i want somethanks eBay mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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