TP's Commuter Maintenance

[Tin Pot]

You may have done this but I can't see this in the images. If you don't the sand and grit will slowly disfigure the paint where the mudguards are fixed (given you haven't got eyes on that frame).

Your wheels must really run true to be able to have the pads so tight on the rim.

Sorry must've missed you first comment - yes the clear plastic protector tape is on.

I had to loosen the rear caliper to get them to than state - rolling well during testing, but we'll see in a few hours...

 

[Tin Pot]

You may have done this but I can't see this in the images. If you don't the sand and grit will slowly disfigure the paint where the mudguards are fixed (given you haven't got eyes on that frame).

Ive also got some damage where the brake cables and pump and lock holder touch the paint, so added some gaffer tape today:

 

[Tin Pot]

Got a few things to look at this weekend.

Front brakes making a weird noise since I stopped the squeeling last weekend, like something is dragging rhythmically:

And a few spots of rust, so will clean these and grease - not lube - them:

 

[Tin Pot]

What the..!?

The front brake pads have some kind of metal in them!

Front

Rear

 

[Booyaa]

That doesn't look good. Hope your rims haven't been scratched to bits. Perhaps that is a cause of going for the cheaper end of the brake market??

 

[Tin Pot]

That doesn't look good. Hope your rims haven't been scratched to bits. Perhaps that is a cause of going for the cheaper end of the brake market??

Fibrax Science are cheap?

 

[Booyaa]

Fibrax Science are cheap?

No idea, I just read you were looking for cheaper options?

 

[Gatters]

yep you need to take the blocks off at reasonably regular intervals and pick out the embedded grit / glass / metal especially on a winter commuter

 

[fossyant]

When applying tape cut the edges neatly and trim the corners off. PVC tape comes in all colours to match the bike. PS clean the surface before applying.

 

[Tin Pot]

yep you need to take the blocks off at reasonably regular intervals and pick out the embedded grit / glass / metal especially on a winter commuter

Lesson learned.

I've replaced them with a new set, can I recover these by digging out the bits? It sounds like it will destroy them somewhat.

 

[Tin Pot]

Ended up taking the wheels off and cleaning everything a bit more thoroughly. The amount of gunk on the jockey wheels and chains(!)

Used some degreaser on the chain and cassette, but it hasn't made much difference. Re lubed with wet lube afterwards.
Before

After

When applying tape cut the edges neatly and trim the corners off. PVC tape comes in all colours to match the bike. PS clean the surface before applying.

Tape is just electrical tape for protection - I'll remove it when I stop commuting, or race. Think I've got some spare transparent tape from the raceblade kit.

 

[fossyant]

You can leave the tape on the contact areas - that's what I do, and if cut neatly, you don't notice it.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Try some of these in salmon. grey are used for illustration but if you click on select option you can select salmon.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s104p1591

 

[Tin Pot]

Try some of these in salmon. grey are used for illustration but if you click on select option you can select salmon.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s104p1591

Hmm I can't find my lifeline spares, so I might try that brand in the pads that go in shoes.

Still looking for a volume discount on brake pads - I reckon they're worth about 50p each.

 

[Tin Pot]

Doh - just replaced the rear pads with lifeline (found them) and they don't fit in the Fibrax shoe properly. Got a bit sticking out the end

Will be braking gently this morning...