BTLOS Brake Track Worn - Page 2

oldpotatoe · #16 03-23-2023, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hstack

I've been using a set of Enve pads that I got with my (used) bike, so not sure exactly what they are.

Not trying to point fingers but with a new to me carbon wheelset, with unknown origin or history brake pads, the FIRST thing I would do before riding the bike is put in new, carbon specific, brake pads.

IMHO...

stackie · #17 03-23-2023, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CAAD

Riding in the rain frequently? Riding in poor conditions with all the grit and grime can wear a rim down. How often do you remove the pads and give them a good clean on a piece of sandpaper to remove contaminates?

Been a little hard to avoid the wet weather in CA this winter! :/

I've never sanded the pads, but will have to add that to the maintenance routine. Thanks for the tip.

stackie · #18 03-23-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

this is a confusing answer. are the pads enve or you dont know what they are?

Either way, based on the photos, I would buy some new brake pads. I really like campag's red carbon pads, available for both shimano and campag style holders.

Pads were definitely Enve. Unsure exactly which Enve pads they are. New pair on there now!

stackie · #19 03-23-2023, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyJones

Not familiar with enve pads.

Is the track actually getting worn or is it pad build up? Can’t tell from the photo.

Definitely actual brake track wear. You can feel that the smoothed part is lower than the remaining textured part.

hstack · #20 03-23-2023, 09:03 AM

Whoops. Realized the computer was logged into my dad's account (stackie). Sorry for the confusion.

Xrslug · #21 03-23-2023, 09:30 AM

I have a set of BTLOS wheels arriving in a week or two (with arc brake track) so curious to hear how BTLOS responds to this. Keep us posted on what they say.

hstack · #22 03-24-2023, 01:58 PM

Update: BTLOS' response is that this is likely due to dirty brake pads/track.

Lesson learned.

robt57 · #23 03-24-2023, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hstack

It's worn evenly all the way around, although slightly less so on the left side of the rim (which I would guess is my fault for not centering perfectly).

Should not work that way, unless pad leaning against the entire time. IMO

robt57 · #24 03-24-2023, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hstack

Update: BTLOS' response is that this is likely due to dirty brake pads/track.

Lesson learned.

That makes more sense, one pad dirtier, more contaminated.

+100 on the Swiss Stop Flashro Black for me...

Not to mention BXP for Alloy are superb IMO. Also Organic disc pads superb IMO.

RoosterCogset · #25 03-24-2023, 05:52 PM

could happen if one does a lot of pacelining and sits a lot on the rear brake for bleeding tiny bits of speed. Seems a bit interesting that it's the rear wheel that's worn smooth vs the front in the first place.

BryanE · #26 03-25-2023, 07:45 AM

Here is my rear rim after one years use. Not good.
Brake pads are Swiss Stop Black Prince.
Strange thing is my front rim is fine.
Yes I did ride the bike in wet conditions. Color me stupid but I saw no warning, as Campy does with some of their rims, about cleaning pads after every ride on their site. Or maybe the fact that riding in bad conditions will do this?
Definitely won't be advising anyone to buy their rim brake rims.

Xrslug · #27 03-25-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanE

Here is my rear rim after one years use. Not good.
Brake pads are Swiss Stop Black Prince.
Strange thing is my front rim is fine.
Yes I did ride the bike in wet conditions. Color me stupid but I saw no warning, as Campy does with some of their rims, about cleaning pads after every ride on their site. Or maybe the fact that riding in bad conditions will do this?
Definitely won't be advising anyone to buy their rim brake rims.

How many miles did you put on in the year?

CAAD · #28 03-25-2023, 07:59 AM

Riding in wet conditions will most definitely cause excessive wear. Road grit and grime acts like sandpaper. Only if I happen to get caught out in rain will I ride in those conditions with carbon rim brake wheels. Immediately get home and clean the brake pads and rims. If I know it will likely be a high chance of bad weather I'll throw on my alloy wheels.

BryanE · #29 03-25-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Xrslug

How many miles did you put on in the year?

Last year they were on my Super Six Evo HiMod for five hundred miles that I never rode in the rain. Then I switched them to my Strong this January for three hundred miles and they saw wet conditions.

hstack · #30 03-25-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanE

Last year they were on my Super Six Evo HiMod for five hundred miles that I never rode in the rain. Then I switched them to my Strong this January for three hundred miles and they saw wet conditions.

Wow, that's crazy. Sorry to see you also have this issue, especially so soon.