BansheeBrian Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I dont know what to do about this.Every ride at the pit i go through a set.The sand has the consistency of peanut butter and it grinds the pads down in 5 hours.How do you deal with wet sand and break pads? Is there something i can do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotulMonsta Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I like that quote you have. Describes our government exactly. Does your brake lever snag on anything? if your running an aftermarket lever, they have a problem with binding against the footpeg and engine case. Also if the bolts that allow the brake to float are corroded, it will cause brake drag. But if everything it good then you could try a pair if sintered metal pads. Those pads are harder of rotor but they don't wear down as a fast. You shouldn't be burning pads up in only 5 hours. The pison on the brake caliper could be dirty and not retract all the way once prssure is released. check it out it should be clean and slide in with only minimal pressure. Your rotor could be bent. Does it drag when you turn it by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 WHO NEEDS BRAKES!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybadbanshee Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Check to make sure the 4 rotor bolts are tight and the rotor is true.I had a similar problem then figured out i had 2 bolts missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux 4 it Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Make sure your brake caliper is not sticking on the pins it float on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue95shee Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 I think that most of the pads out there are junk. I bought some cheap pads twice now and I have the same problem. Buy some decent quality pads and try that. I wonder if cross drilling the rotor would help it self clean a little better?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Brian: Let me know when I get back from Dumont.. I could drop off a good caliper and rear rotor for you to try. I used to have the same problem but it was because of the slides being frozen, and the piston hanging up. If I had time before I leave I would get them down to ya... but things arent gonna work out that way... I'll put $ on it that the pins are frozen or the piston is sticking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 One other thing; if the outside pad is wearing like crazy and the inside (left side when looking at the caliper from the rear) is like new, your axle nuts might be loose...had that problem once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeBrian Posted March 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Thank you gentlemen. I will be taking a closer look at it this afternoon.The pins have some rust and I noticed I'm missing the plastic "coin" that seats inside the piston.Both pads disintergrate equally.Thats all i know for now,till later. Sounds like a plan Tim.I hope i can get this problem resolved so you dont have to make the drive.Hell,but if you show up we're going to the sand pit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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