j0hn Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Noticed the other day my rear brake was pretty weak so decided to have look and what I discovered was pretty disturbing. My workstation State of rear brake pads - I do check my pads from time to time and It took a while for me to notice the actual pad has worn. I should have checked thoroughly so this doesn't end up happening. Dirty axle - The axle was also in a terrible state. As well as changing the pads, I spend some time greasing up the axle and the space for it through the wheel. I took it out for a ride straight after and I was surprised how light and lose the ride felt. It didn't feel like the old ride, felt much snappier and faster. DIY and money still in pocket . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 22, 2013 That pad looks a little naughty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DkD Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Daft question but weren't the disc's knackered too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Haha welcome to my world, I've worn the pads to the metal twice. Never again though. Luckily my disc was already f'd so needed a new one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0hn Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Daft question but weren't the disc's knackered too? They didn't feel too bad but I've ordered one to be replaced just in-case. Does anyone else grease their axle, if so, how often and are there easier ways to do it without having to take it out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Since when did UK bikes have 'axles'! Spindles, bikes in the UK have wheel spindles! (also yokes, not 'triple trees') :-) You caught that pad just in time, the new ones will wear off any marks on the disc soon enough ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Looks to me like youve had good value from the pads, changin them at the right time. As for the "spindle", Id guess that any bike ridden all year round would have the "spindle" in that condition. Most important though are the condition of the seals and bearings, a shitty looking "spindle" can be expected to an extent.Grouchy, youve really got to up your game mate:fingerwave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0hn Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Ha, it was either that or "shaft" . Spent a while trying to figure out what to call it and finally settled for "axle". Note taken, "spindle" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I would also call the "spindle" an axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Looks to me like youve had good value from the pads, changin them at the right time. As for the "spindle", Id guess that any bike ridden all year round would have the "spindle" in that condition. Most important though are the condition of the seals and bearings, a shitty looking "spindle" can be expected to an extent.Grouchy, youve really got to up your game mate:fingerwave: I know : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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