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so my evo 2's will not work, i have the fly clear pads and there realy toed in, if i have them parallel to the rim the squeak but work better. should i just keep the pads parallel or what else can i do?
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sand the pads, clean the rim, re-tension brake arms, lube the cable, use more fucking lube in the cable.
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Take the straddle cable off and squeeze the actual brakes with your hands. They should give a firm snap back. If not, then you need to re-tension them
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All the clear brake pads i have ever used give an eardrum rupturing squeal.
Clear pads on painted rims squeak.
Black pads on chrome rims squeak.
Black pads on brushed rims don't squeak
In my experiences.
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
Oh, you're one of THOSE guys
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lol i just took my brakes off because my rim is bent.
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
tomdon wrote:Oh, you're one of THOSE guys
JonnyGanja wrote:lol i just took my brakes off because my rim is bent.
Taking brakes off is one's own decision. I was brakeless for years and then went back about a year ago. But calling someone a pussy for having brakes is lame as fuck
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
Enlighten us, what about riding brakes makes someone a pussy?
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yea haha, i honestly prefer brakes but cable is way to short and rim is bent so i just said fuck it also i need to learn barspins and tailwhips
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
sorry but i like to use brakes, like the others said what makes you a pussy riding brakes?
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aussiebmxer wrote:sorry but i like to use brakes, like the others said what makes you a pussy riding brakes?
i bet its one of those "oh its easier to do tricks with brakes" but most likely rides a freecoaster.
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
aussiebmxer wrote:sorry but i like to use brakes, like the others said what makes you a pussy riding brakes?
JonnyGanja wrote:i bet its one of those "oh its easier to do tricks with brakes" but most likely rides a freecoaster.
Probably but it's actually sometimes harder trying to catch your bars aha
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RenegadeXCIX wrote:Quit being a pussy and take off your brakes.
Sounds like you are one of those people thinking everyone should ride the same way on the same things. Should he mimic your setup and clothing and everything?
As to the brake pads, I ONLY toe in the thickness of a business card folded in half.
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aussiebmxer wrote:Probably but it's actually sometimes harder trying to catch your bars aha
i might end up with a gyro just to solve that issue lol.
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I love brakes
You say BMX is your life but you barely ride.
BUT hey, That's none of my business.
