How To Clean Your Disc Brakes | Mountain Bike Maintenance

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@gmbn
@gmbn 7 жыл бұрын
Give us a thumbs up if you found this video useful!
@niklas9569
@niklas9569 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy!! I want to meet you!!😍😂
@ronniemct8957
@ronniemct8957 7 жыл бұрын
Very useful guys thanks
@richcole3931
@richcole3931 7 жыл бұрын
There are more ecological ways to clean discs than spraying unknown chemical cocktails in aerosol cans.
@wcovey25
@wcovey25 7 жыл бұрын
Global Mountain Bike Network where was the video on Sunday I was looking forward to the vintage vs modern bike comparison 😟
@seanlambe9532
@seanlambe9532 7 жыл бұрын
Global Mountain Bike Network ,it seems like my back wheel axle is a bit wobbly. And my back disc brake is sounds weird from this what do I do?
@leqin
@leqin 7 жыл бұрын
I work with a bloke who bought himself a 29er and then sprayed the brakes with WD40 because they squealed so much - they stopped squealing, but didn't really work as brakes either.
@charlsomon2838
@charlsomon2838 6 жыл бұрын
Gotta clean it off🙂
@charlsomon2838
@charlsomon2838 6 жыл бұрын
Methylated spirits and hand sanitizer burn off the oils making the brakes grip
@pontikipsito46
@pontikipsito46 5 жыл бұрын
Can I use wd 40 on the pads, let it completely dry and put them back together, I got some rust going on..
@peterlang5047
@peterlang5047 5 жыл бұрын
@@pontikipsito46 nope thats a terrible idea. WD40 doesnt evaporate, so even after its dry there will be residue that will make your brakes work terribly.
@millermtb996
@millermtb996 5 жыл бұрын
My dad did this when I said my brakes were squealing, and I washed my bike today and the squeal is back but the brake felt so good!
@thiniain
@thiniain 7 жыл бұрын
I popped my discs into the dishwasher with some Finish quantum, which is a cracking degreaser. Discs were brand new at the end of the cycle though the wife was mighty pissed off.
@UKStormSeekers
@UKStormSeekers 6 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea
@PL-fh8cz
@PL-fh8cz 6 жыл бұрын
@@UKStormSeekers I think the question is -- Is a pissed off wife more annoying than squealing brakes? At least you can do something to reduce the noise of brake squeal. :))
@SkateOrDie666
@SkateOrDie666 5 жыл бұрын
Peter L lolol - they sound the same the ole banshee
@sevenspokesbikeshop9066
@sevenspokesbikeshop9066 5 жыл бұрын
@@PL-fh8cz dying!!! lol -and I'm the wife!
@f10nate
@f10nate 4 жыл бұрын
Did this actually work because I’m kind of curious now
@ThunderStruckMTB
@ThunderStruckMTB 7 жыл бұрын
No coincidence that a how to quiet brakes video has a bike with SRAM brakes..... SRAM Brakes - The soundtrack of your MTB life.
@luminousfractal420
@luminousfractal420 3 жыл бұрын
could be avids. the soundtrack of silence leading to your hospital trip.
@bentoth2494
@bentoth2494 2 жыл бұрын
My shimanos squeak too lol
@QoraxAudio
@QoraxAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Lol my Shimano brakes can make a ton of noise too!
@ericbono
@ericbono 3 жыл бұрын
When using sandpaper, the grit is pretty important to specify.
@DukeVanZoom
@DukeVanZoom 7 жыл бұрын
I suffered a lot from low power and sqeaky brakes (Zee) After some investigation and tryouts my reliable method is put detergent (used for dishes) on pad, rub them against each other and after that cleaning under warm water. Then hot air gun for 5-10 minutes. CLean disc rotor with Isopropyl alcohol and bed-in the pads again. Enjoy the fresh powerful brakes! PS: my pads were usualy contaminated by mist from silicon oil, WD40 and diesel smoke when carrying my bike on back of my car. Now I am smarter..... and no need to clean pads anymore. just cleaning disc rotors before unmounting the bike from car after the trip.
@kallissouroullas537
@kallissouroullas537 5 ай бұрын
it works! i had serious noise coming from my mtb disc brakes. after following the instruction in this video my brakes now BITE like a lion on that rotor! no noise at all! KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS YOU PRODUCE IN THIS CHANEL!
@philadams9254
@philadams9254 7 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to see a video doing a braking test on the before/after or a new set of brakes vs old but cleaned.
@Asthbendriel
@Asthbendriel 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2 year old set of SLX brakes and they work as the first day, the question is, why would they not?
@marcushesketh5822
@marcushesketh5822 7 жыл бұрын
I usually put some sort of brake cleaner on the rotor and pads then use a blow torch on the pads to burn off any oil. Usually works really well
@Rose_Butterfly98
@Rose_Butterfly98 7 жыл бұрын
Marcus Hesketh and of course, setting something on fire is pretty fun.
@efdbjon2114
@efdbjon2114 7 жыл бұрын
it worked for me once when i set the garage on fire then it wouldnt work again
@carlislethecumbrians9135
@carlislethecumbrians9135 7 жыл бұрын
MJM Productions I also had this problem
@ehc1327
@ehc1327 6 жыл бұрын
Nooooooooo bad bad bad
@roythearcher
@roythearcher 4 жыл бұрын
this will undoubtedly warp the discs!!
@h20fearless62
@h20fearless62 5 жыл бұрын
I did something stupid I have sanded my pads to much and now i have no pads left
@Velo1010
@Velo1010 5 ай бұрын
That’s okay 😂 just run them until the pistons are rubbing on the rotors.
@Sapple498
@Sapple498 4 жыл бұрын
When I clean my casette and chain with degreaser, a ton flies right on the rear disc. I took a piece of cardboard and cut a narrow slice out so I can slide it in between the disc and rim.
@Willboy-h4u
@Willboy-h4u 4 жыл бұрын
Just did this. Works a treat. Although the first thing I did was soak them in brake cleaner (peatys) and set them on fire for a couple of minutes. Once all the oil is gone then scrub them to restore the surface. Also scrub the rotors to scuff them up. No more squeaking and super power.
@hardworker8030
@hardworker8030 6 жыл бұрын
What grit sandpaper would you use.
@jzgibsneanzeije5530
@jzgibsneanzeije5530 4 жыл бұрын
I use the finest that i have (900 for matal)
@georgecroney6168
@georgecroney6168 4 жыл бұрын
@@jzgibsneanzeije5530 I have *metal* pads, will it still work or does sandpaper only work on *matal* ?
@georgecroney6168
@georgecroney6168 4 жыл бұрын
@@smallhatshatethetruth7933 I'm sure the glazing is just gunk it's not like you're braking at 150mph more like 15
@manubea29
@manubea29 7 жыл бұрын
The best way to clean the brake pads, is put them into boile water. All of the particules and oil will stay on the surface. In the first time remove the water and after the pads. You can do the same with the disc. I accidentally put lubricant on my discs and pads and cleaned them like that and it's free..... Thanks for this video.
@astoshpereira
@astoshpereira 4 жыл бұрын
I had used a disk brake cleaning spray from wilko. The first time i used, it was perfect. Unfortunately the 2nd time the spray went rogue and my brakes weren't working anymore but if i sprayed some water on the brake pads they worked. As soon as the water dried back to sq 1. Followed this process and the brakes are back & works superb.
@neilmat71
@neilmat71 7 жыл бұрын
I learn something new every time I watch doddy's vids. Great advice as usual.
@thom4551
@thom4551 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I nearly went out to buy new pads, but after I did as shown, the brakes feel like new and no squeaking 👍🏻🇩🇰
@ghfhdhshah
@ghfhdhshah 2 жыл бұрын
What grade of sand paper did you use?
@Tengu98
@Tengu98 7 жыл бұрын
I had contaminated discs once. I took my bike to the shop and the mechanic said I would need new rotars and pads. I didn't want to spend the money as I was quite new to biking at the time. So I went home, did some research and tried to alcohol method. Didn't hear a single squeak after that. Surprisingly effective, though I do suspect there is a downside to doing this, though I don't know what.
@coletrick8748
@coletrick8748 4 жыл бұрын
Been using only rubbing alcohol for years... works great 👍
@brandonbrown5947
@brandonbrown5947 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! It solved my squeaky break problem and led me through step by step how to fix it and I was able to do it perfectly. I’m normally not a handyman so I really appreciate this. Great video!
@ghfhdhshah
@ghfhdhshah 2 жыл бұрын
What grade of sand paper did you use?
@Drewhardin96
@Drewhardin96 5 жыл бұрын
I used a stove top to burn the oils out of mine. Worked like a charm
@jarrodwesterlund464
@jarrodwesterlund464 6 жыл бұрын
How to stop brakes from squeeling. Step 1 remove Avid brakes. Step 2 throw Avid brakes in trash Step 3 intall Deore XT brakes
@ki.r6
@ki.r6 5 жыл бұрын
Step 4, replace the XT or XTRs with Avid Elixir because the XTRs and XT still squeel. (I've had both and the avids were much better.)
@Retronyx
@Retronyx 5 жыл бұрын
Magura 1893 😘😘
@Baitcasterbass
@Baitcasterbass 5 жыл бұрын
step 4 throw away brakes you dont need em ... send it
@davidkeighley7590
@davidkeighley7590 5 жыл бұрын
My bike has XT brakes and the front disc brake has squealed horribly from Day 1. The bike shop where I purchased the bike has failed to correct the problem. Thinking about buying a bike with cantilever brakes at this point.
@Tokaisho1
@Tokaisho1 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidkeighley7590 First try cleaning the disc with Isopropyl alcohol, and replace the pads (Likely contaminated from assembly, i.e grease got onto the disc and glazed the pad material)
@Nobody-l4g6q
@Nobody-l4g6q Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos I'm no where near a bike shop capable of serving a shopping trolley so I'm starting to learn myself.
@Markikuunn
@Markikuunn 7 жыл бұрын
Yup, I remember doing this with my girlfriend (she's a mechanical engineer). Her front brake got contaminated, so we start this process of salvaging the brake. Buuuuut didn't use any industrial degreaser, just kitchen degreaser and soap, then sand, then again soap, rinse, repeat. In the meanwhile she was polishing the rotor, went a little overboard, ended with an outstanding mirror finish...she got carried away haha. Was a funny afternoon, her brake lasted another six months, then was time to replace the pads.
@boothmeister6024
@boothmeister6024 4 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that you should heat the pads up in a blue flame to force contaminants out. I've used the gas hob previously and you can see the oil xcome out of the pads quite clearly. Just left to cool and they worked spot on 😎
@gmbn
@gmbn 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! We can't fully recommend that to our viewers, since a lot of pads are bonded to the back-plate in different ways, and intense heat can de-laminate them, causing the braking material to separate from the plate. It's not that it doesn't 'work' it's that you've got to be super careful doing it
@CoconutDiaries
@CoconutDiaries 2 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old post, but I have done this, and it cracked the brake pad before it could bleed the oil out.
@zfine1450
@zfine1450 4 жыл бұрын
"Alternative methods" are standard operating procedure for me in general.
@kishennaiker6513
@kishennaiker6513 4 ай бұрын
@@zfine1450 suiii
@CarlHarwatt
@CarlHarwatt 4 жыл бұрын
This is a useful video GMBN! Is it a good idea to clean the disc and pads with alcohol every now and then to remove dirt and grime left even after a normal bike wash? Here's a video idea: All the stuff you need to know but nobody tells you before you buy a bike. Like bedding-in new brake pads, how often you should have your shock and fork service, and just how bloody expensive it is if you can't do it yourself. If I followed the manufacturers recommended service intervals for my FOX float I would spend more money every year servicing my bike than I do with my car!
@QoraxAudio
@QoraxAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes when your bike is squealing, your braking pads are just worn out. Oh yeah and another one: if your break pads are symmetrical, the left and right pad can be interchanged. So if you interchange the left with right one accidentally, it might start squealing as well because of the wear patterns formed previously.
@hamman42
@hamman42 7 жыл бұрын
Great how to! I find it easier to simply leave the disc rotor on the wheel for cleaning. Just pinch the disk with a paper towel at full rpm.
@gmbn
@gmbn 7 жыл бұрын
Careful of your fingers!
@leevi9514
@leevi9514 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so fricken much!!! I’ve been looking this for two days and got a bit woried about my bike.
@wtfeatapples
@wtfeatapples 6 жыл бұрын
I use a little camping stove to remove all oils and fluid from contaminated pads. Place them on tinfoil, put it on the flame and watch for them to start smoking, once all the contaminated stuff is gone they will stop smoking. You don't need to blast them with crazy heat at all. Just get them hot. I have NEVER used organic pads, only the metallic ones. For the rotors, use sandpaper that plumbers use to scuff up pipes. Its aggressive sandpaper meant for metal. Use it to remove all the glaze off the rotors. I ride whistler bike park and the north shore, this method has worked all my life.
@GoldenSim27
@GoldenSim27 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks allot ! paint thinner cleanned disk and pads ,torched the pads , slight buffing on the disk . .like new ! :) i accidendly drip oil on the disk and made so much awful noise
@Cakeborb
@Cakeborb 7 жыл бұрын
A fast and easy way to de-contaminate the pads is to take them out of the caliper and torch them to burn off contaminants. To un-squeal the rotor, use squeal-out and rubbing alcohol.
@DardhaUndercover
@DardhaUndercover 7 жыл бұрын
*EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED NOW* *THANKS MAN*
@jeffreydzialo
@jeffreydzialo 5 жыл бұрын
If you use sandpaper, ensure there is no residue or else the pads will likely glaze over when bedding in. I'm going to try steel wool as an abrasive, next time.
@pirochu666
@pirochu666 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks much for this helpful info. Question: At 8:28 to scrub rotors with sand paper, do I need something like 600-ish grade or finer 1200-ish for this job? I'm going to replace my old organic pads with new metallic this time, so - short of replacing rotors with different pad compound - I'd like to refresh/reset the rotor surfaces as if brand-new, for bedding in a new pad compound. Thanks!
@AmyRoc-iw3mi
@AmyRoc-iw3mi Жыл бұрын
Great question because he only says, "Course, abrasive paper and heavy duty". I've seen other videos which clarify 120-160 grit, etc. Just tell us a number so we know!
@perrymeister898
@perrymeister898 7 жыл бұрын
This is meant positively, been there done that. Good explanation... for prevention also, which always works best! Tip: dont fool around with those chemical stuff to much/often/long... sometimes rotors just wear out, after few years of intensive use.. Replacing my rotors, combined with new diskpads made my bike feel so fresh, i regretted not doing it earlier...
@sp00n
@sp00n 7 жыл бұрын
A few years? If your rotors live for a couple of years with "intensive" use, you're not really using them intensively. Brake disc rotors usually have their minimum thickness engraved/printed on them. Of course you could ride them until they fall apart, but for safety reasons you should stick to those specifications.
@calorrado1
@calorrado1 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, had some Emery cloth and brake cleaner in the garage, my squealing front brake is no more, although I did add a tiny amount of copper grease to the backs as I would on the motor! cheers!
@fieryawesomeness
@fieryawesomeness 7 жыл бұрын
Copper slip behind the pads works a treat, my dad taught me that one. It's surprisingly hard to get the grease near the actual pad material, I would recommend it. Just be careful and apply a thin layer.
@gmbn
@gmbn 7 жыл бұрын
Just a dab too. Don't paint it on there if you're going to do it!
@alastair568
@alastair568 3 жыл бұрын
I have a road bike with squealing disc brakes, took it to the local bike shop, they told me the rotors and discs were too contaminated and so they replaced everything (£140). Six weeks later the noise is worse than ever, they didn't say anything about bedding in the new discs!. I am careful not to use any kind of spray lubricant and only clean the chain with a Park Tool chain scrubber. I have tried cleaning the rotors with Muc Off disc brake cleaner and paper towels but tbh it only makes it worse. I am bit nervous about taking the pads out and the rotors off but I am going to try the process in the vid.
@cookie13spike
@cookie13spike 7 жыл бұрын
If brakes start getting noisy or loose power I soak pad in isopropal alcohol then cook them on BBQ gas flame until they stop smoking. really very effective at removing contamination. clean the rotor as doddy suggests and bed in!
@2nd3rd1st
@2nd3rd1st 7 жыл бұрын
I have small kids, so the best thing I reckon is to put your squealing brake pads in front of an iPad or the telly to calm them down. Works every time!
@bravetamedhamster7917
@bravetamedhamster7917 6 жыл бұрын
2nd3rd1st I'm dead.
@ianmills7816
@ianmills7816 7 жыл бұрын
instead of sandpaper I use drywall sanding screens. it has holes that allow the crap you want off your pads to fall through. Seems to work much better than sandpaper
@starpub1376
@starpub1376 2 жыл бұрын
They said do not use solvents to clean your brake pads other than brake rotors no problem. Brake pads should use clean running water only. Is it correct?
@Road38910
@Road38910 7 жыл бұрын
Try this, take out the pads and rub them together under the hot tap using VIM. Repeat this until the Vim stays white and then dry them with a paper towel. Clean the disc with household cleaning alcohol applied with a J Cloth and dry them with a microfiber cloth. The light abrasive in the Vim creates micro scratches and de-glazes the pads that disrupts any harmonic resonance, in other words, stops them squealing (in principal) like a violin string.
@notmynamehastag2000
@notmynamehastag2000 3 жыл бұрын
The burning method really works well in my opinion and its quite fun aswell
@mozkitolife5437
@mozkitolife5437 3 жыл бұрын
What minimum grit sandpaper do you recommend? 300?
@Superbike373
@Superbike373 7 жыл бұрын
Lets make this way harder than it needs to be. LMAO! Just remove the pads. Heat the rotor with a torch carefully. You will see a light fog apear on the rotor surface. This will disappear as contaminants burn off. This can be very faint so pay attention. Takes barley any heat. Set the pads on a no flammable surface. Like the garage floor. Just heat them up until they stop smoking. Remember, the pads are designed to dissipate heat. It will not harm them. Lightly hit them on some 400 grit paper if the are not flat. Install and bed them in. This can bring back pads that have been soaked in mineral oil from a leaking brake line or piston. * Doddy (GMBN) does not want to tell you this due to liability. Dont burn your house down. Heat is a tool we use everyday, use it! Your welcome.
@gogz2693
@gogz2693 6 жыл бұрын
100% true.
@fossil98
@fossil98 6 жыл бұрын
I have a diddy little butane torch lighter. If I really go to town with it I can probably do the same thing right? I heated the pads a little bit but was scared I'd melt them.
@seantheperson923
@seantheperson923 5 жыл бұрын
@@fossil98 that will work he said you dont need much heat
@Beesa10
@Beesa10 5 жыл бұрын
My brakes became less effective and very noisy, wailing like a banshee every time I applied them, it was completely doing my head in and actually spoiling the enjoyment of riding my bike. I cleaned the rotors with a rag and isopropyl alcohol, removed the pads and (carefully, on a patio slab outside) heated them with a gas torch until they started smoking, kept adding a little heat until the smoking stopped, allowed them to cool and rinsed with water, rubbing the pads against each other under a tap. Refitted the pads and within just a few lever pulls the brakes were transformed to like new, quiet and very strong. I'm not sure how they got contaminated but this heating trick has worked wonders to revive my brakes and eliminate the horrendous noise they were making.
@Charliesaysz
@Charliesaysz 5 жыл бұрын
What happens if the garage floor is made of rubber? Will it catch light?
@xinhengc
@xinhengc 6 жыл бұрын
Can I use chain degreaser on the rotors and pads?
@bravo1311
@bravo1311 5 жыл бұрын
The only good actual video about this information
@ollydickinson2196
@ollydickinson2196 7 жыл бұрын
Doddy, can I send my bike to you for a full service? 😂
@The44kGaming
@The44kGaming 4 жыл бұрын
That's actually a good idea.
@anotherscandinavian
@anotherscandinavian 7 жыл бұрын
Acetone and sand paper is what I recently used. It worked.
@KitchenFSink
@KitchenFSink 7 жыл бұрын
Next video idea: How to get rid of that dog sh*t on your frame, tyres and under the seat. We need this.
@evanthomas1555
@evanthomas1555 7 жыл бұрын
bata solujic wash your damn bike
@robdp83
@robdp83 7 жыл бұрын
all purpose cleaner or muc off spray on and leave for a minute or two then rinse off with water somewhere between warm and hot. if needed have some thin metal flat pieces to help pick off any stubborn poop. it does help once bike is thoroughly clean use a car wax/sealant on the frame (only aluminium and steel NOT carbon fibre)
@KitchenFSink
@KitchenFSink 7 жыл бұрын
Robert Parkes Thanks for the much needed information!
@tmfrs2
@tmfrs2 7 жыл бұрын
Robert Parkes is car wax safe for bikes though?
@bobcat5496
@bobcat5496 7 жыл бұрын
bata solujic yes we need this
@arneseys4729
@arneseys4729 7 жыл бұрын
i can vouche for the copper slip, common used in carworkshops. also brakes can make a squilling noise if brakes are cold and also when the pad material is to hard.
@00wil77
@00wil77 7 жыл бұрын
blow torch works wonders on sintered pads, thinners on the rotor, wonder wipes too on my work bike
@mgohanlon
@mgohanlon 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for producing this, it’s a good quality video and well-structured.
@markj6984
@markj6984 3 жыл бұрын
i actually do the rubbing alcohol and fire method for pads and they do remove alot of the residue.
@m.allmark
@m.allmark 3 жыл бұрын
My rear SLX M7100 brake seems to have lost it's bite. Not long been bled and doesn't appear to be any leaks. Only thing I can think is spray from the dropper post lubricant may have got carried in the wind on to the rotor?
@livingflames6898
@livingflames6898 5 жыл бұрын
What grade of sandpaper do you guys use?
@andruandu7632
@andruandu7632 Жыл бұрын
Looks good have not used it yet
@qwertyazerty2137
@qwertyazerty2137 Жыл бұрын
So I did all - sanded down and wiping with brake cleaner both the pads and the rotors. I also cooked the pads in 250 °C for 30 min. in the oven. Stinked up whole apartment but thabkfully the stench faded away fairly quickly, including from the oven. None of this helped. What did help, but to an extent was submerging the pads in brake cleaner and leaving them to soak up overnight. Then I sanded them again and wiped off. They got stronger, but not as strong as the uncontaminated pair. I've also seen people soaking them with vinegar, but never tried it. Still I will give it a try with a blowtorch.
@speed2live
@speed2live 3 жыл бұрын
Please remember too - WD 40 was not designed to be a lubricant, although it does lubricate for a short while. Its primary purpose is as a water displacer ... hence the name WD. The number 40 was the formula they stuck with.
@TheFreshPeddler
@TheFreshPeddler 2 жыл бұрын
its better at attracting grime than it is lubricating anything.
@wzpu3283
@wzpu3283 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheFreshPeddler only thing dub dee attracts is the ladies.
@magnumllama400
@magnumllama400 2 жыл бұрын
Shut up fake info
@sideswipe7939
@sideswipe7939 Жыл бұрын
WD-40 has two meanings one of them is true, "We Did 40" try's till it was right. lol Water Displacement 40 lol
@jerryscott9598
@jerryscott9598 Жыл бұрын
Doddy is using Brake Cleaner made by WD 40 is this video. I can be confusing, as the can looks very similar, but a much different product.
@rossy12100
@rossy12100 7 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong, but from the car side of things (And motocross) using brake cleaner on pads is not a good idea as it can break down some of the compounds in the pad causing them to literally disintegrate?
@louiscormier9222
@louiscormier9222 7 жыл бұрын
+1 I heard the same elsewhere. Is it okay or not?
@tmfrs2
@tmfrs2 7 жыл бұрын
That's why you use brake cleaner designed for bicycles, car cleaners are too strong
@knobblyknob
@knobblyknob 7 жыл бұрын
if brake cleaner penetrates the pad material, it dissolves the resin that bonds the material to the pad, like in a car. The resin then bubbles up through the material when it gets really hot as it has been chemically changed, and causes massive brake fade and glazing of pads.
@falxonPSN
@falxonPSN 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I would sand them and clean with alcohol, but I would not use brake clean on the pad material, whether it's "made for bikes" or not. Better safe....
@mikescott4008
@mikescott4008 2 жыл бұрын
Got pins on my brakes, would like to swap for bolt and catch pin. Shimano Deore 6100 203/180 on my Orange. Brakes have been awful since purchase, so will run through this, although I think I have a leak.
@fischerhobbs1732
@fischerhobbs1732 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of putting brake disc, and pads in a oven, to remove contamintation? I had someone recommend it to me, but wasn't to sure about it.
@classydays43
@classydays43 6 жыл бұрын
If you live near the coast, salt in the air tends to settle on the rotors, creating a residue contaminant that affects the braking power, creates a lot of noise and eats away at the rotor.
@kennymarks4884
@kennymarks4884 7 жыл бұрын
Felt like i was watching a kung-fu film with all that off-time sanding sound lol
@TFWandyzilla
@TFWandyzilla 2 жыл бұрын
So I "cleaned" my disks from my second hand bike I just bought with window cleaning solution. It ruined the pads. I then took out the pads and burned them with a lighter for 20-30s and now they're back to normal :D
@TFWandyzilla
@TFWandyzilla 2 жыл бұрын
I when I was done the gf said we had rubbing alcohol at home...
@jamesmacdonald9307
@jamesmacdonald9307 6 жыл бұрын
What grade of abrasive paper do you use
5 жыл бұрын
I accidentally spilled my bike brake pads with brake fluid. And unimaginable squeaking has started. I tried cleaning it even with angle grinder - no cigar! But one thing worked - just burn the surface of brake pads, it will vaporize any residue and voilà - no more squeaky brakes. :)
@turtleman190
@turtleman190 3 жыл бұрын
So i had a mishap bleeding my rear breaks and a fair amout of mineral oil poured over the disc i cleaned it with degreaser. but now the break squeal do i need new break pads and a rotor or can i just clean them like you have here
@arunmaurya9996
@arunmaurya9996 6 жыл бұрын
What is this spray and towel you use sir ,please tell me that will available in india or I buy it on Amazon.😊😊😊🚲🚲🚲🚵🚵🚵
@subarugobrrr2487
@subarugobrrr2487 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much! It made my breaks silent!
@bryanbuckley9653
@bryanbuckley9653 7 жыл бұрын
If it happens out on the trail I just pop off the pads, find a rough stone and sand the glaze layer off the pads and normally perfect then. No more squeal and much better braking.
@baconfister
@baconfister 7 жыл бұрын
The upside of squealing brakes is that it lets hikers know that they need to consider not having an entitled mindset regarding the shared use nature of the trails. Oh, and pick up your tissues, you littering fools!
@conradmcdougall3629
@conradmcdougall3629 6 жыл бұрын
Jickmady Kulkarnisteakbacon I usually stab them as I pass
@piotr477
@piotr477 3 жыл бұрын
seriously. its like they want me to hit them. the path goes both ways and they have zero awareness.
@davidleckie2131
@davidleckie2131 4 жыл бұрын
If u dont like copper slip then use a thin insulation sheet between pads and piston cups
@woduk
@woduk 5 жыл бұрын
Recently had this on my rear brake couldn’t bed pads in, turns out one piston didn’t retract properly so pad dragged on disc glazing the pads. Did a full bleed through seems to have helped.
@johnparkes2994
@johnparkes2994 7 жыл бұрын
Nice vid again Doddy, very informative. I use a drop of fairy liquid on the pads and give them a good rub together, brings them up like new!
@mattysamsonmusic
@mattysamsonmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Hey doddy You should try using drywall sandpaper, its like a cheesegrater and any sanded material falls through the little holes Yew!
@nicko3201
@nicko3201 2 жыл бұрын
i use my jetwash and it works a treat
@NickeZ28
@NickeZ28 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the pro tip. This helped me today! ✌️🙏 Enjoying all your videos!
@nickpaternostro7972
@nickpaternostro7972 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my bike feels brand new now!
@Furious_TomTom
@Furious_TomTom 7 жыл бұрын
PERFECT TIMING mine are pretty much done
@maxin306
@maxin306 7 жыл бұрын
To avoid brake rotors contamination while you cleaning your cassette I found very interesting and very simple,handy solution: Brake Shield from Dirt Ninja. Amazing product.
@mikedavies8741
@mikedavies8741 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks... after looking them up i have the idea of making my own out of old cereal boxes.
@endofzeworld666
@endofzeworld666 7 жыл бұрын
Can you guys do a video on speed wobble causes/solutions?
@Righto
@Righto 4 жыл бұрын
What grit paper did you use and will that step be good for removing rust also?
@mattroy8629
@mattroy8629 6 жыл бұрын
How many grit should the sand paper be?
@matteoroda
@matteoroda 7 жыл бұрын
i get a squeal noise when my brakes are cold, i'd say around 10°C. i noticed that by riding my bike in winter and in summer time. is that a possibility or i'm just crazy?
@evanthomas1555
@evanthomas1555 7 жыл бұрын
Matteo Roda I’m no scientist but temperature could have an affect on your brakes
@matteoroda
@matteoroda 7 жыл бұрын
Evan Thomas thank you for your attention
@klonkrieger121
@klonkrieger121 7 жыл бұрын
maybe the humidity plays a role here? Not sure tho
@FrankTheTank20
@FrankTheTank20 7 жыл бұрын
Matteo Roda I have the same problem. The colder it gets the louder they get. I'm using teckro?
@DenisLeskovar
@DenisLeskovar 7 жыл бұрын
same, but Shimano with metal pads
@dm-qe9xy
@dm-qe9xy 3 жыл бұрын
what’s the best disc cleaner to use to stop squeaky brakes
@insykothebear6986
@insykothebear6986 2 жыл бұрын
Can i use normal chain degreaser to clean it?
@tomp329
@tomp329 5 жыл бұрын
I got a new mountain bike in the summer 2019. and then a week later we were in Saalbach we did one ride before we went with it. Do you think I bedded the brakes in properly because I have always got really strange noises coming from them ever since we got back from Sallbach
@MrMasterFlash
@MrMasterFlash Жыл бұрын
I've used auto brake cleaner spray to decontaminate. No disassembly is necessary. Is this a bad idea for some reason I haven't experienced?
@τασαννν
@τασαννν 7 ай бұрын
Can i use car brake cleaner for a bike disks brakes and pads ?
@rakistangpinoy4745
@rakistangpinoy4745 4 жыл бұрын
How do you know when to replace the brakepads? I have a 2015 TREK Farley 6 and now the brakes starts to squeak specially when going downhill.
@batterguy46roblox22
@batterguy46roblox22 3 жыл бұрын
What type of sanding block should I use? Fine or coarse?
@jase6709
@jase6709 Жыл бұрын
I have Halfords bike disc brake cleaner and it says not to spray on pads. Should I ignore it?
@Gromitdog1
@Gromitdog1 3 жыл бұрын
You were great in Fargo.
@tomjones7129
@tomjones7129 7 жыл бұрын
Can you guys please do a video on the top 10 fs bikes under $2500?
@DlFane
@DlFane 4 жыл бұрын
My rear brake is not working anymore and i think is becuase when i cleaned my bike with degreaser oil (the chain) some drops maybe flew on the disc. Should i clean the disk with some spirit? Or should i replace the pads?
@doktuhbignob2600
@doktuhbignob2600 7 жыл бұрын
Should I keep my suntour raidon forks or should I get new forks If so.. what should I get
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