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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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i just got done rebuilding my buddys blaster and i noticed that when trying to slow down with the front brakes, it makes a LOUD grinding noise. i didnt know what was going on so i loosened the brakes and it still does the same thing. am i supposed to lubricate something? i dont know anything about brakes. hah please help thanks
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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How about new brake pads
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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One of these things are probably whats wrong
1. Worn brake pads
2. Sand on your rotors
3. Warped rotors
4. Pads havnt formed to the rotors yet
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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does the blaster have drums? could have crap in the drums....
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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How about metal to metal is bad and you want rubber to metal. Sound good?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by: ilike2party
How about metal to metal is bad and you want rubber to metal. Sound good?
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] i dont get that at all....
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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it was meant for the person who is havin trouble with their brakes.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Default front brakes make grinding noise

Originally posted by: ilike2party
it was meant for the person who is havin trouble with their brakes.
metal to metal isn't bad...

i have sintered metal brake pads
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Really?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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yea sintered brake pads are pretty common! but i would agree with the worn padds being ur problem...
 
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