alextheferret Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 hello, i just had a small ride on my bike then sprayed some WD40 onto the chain, then when i went to go on it again the brake started slipping. What should I do? was it to do with the WD40 somehow getting onto the brake pad, that made it do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 You got some on your rim by sounds of it.Just give the rim a good clean (without soapy water)And sand the top layer of shite of the pads Should be fine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextheferret Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 ok il give it a good clean tomorrow morning! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 +1 to what DH said.And avoid WD-40. It's not really a lubricant, contrary to popular belief.Get you a cheap bottle of chain lube when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextheferret Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 ok thank you very much, ive been told things like buy all this grease and that il have to replace my pads. So im glad that im no longer worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 petrol is good. rince your rim in petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 petrol is good. rince your rim in petrol.+1 itll wear off in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextheferret Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 i dont want to make it worse so il just clean my back wheel and pads with some warm soapy water and just leave the chain till a later date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 i srcubed mine with oven cleaner/degreaser and then rinsed it last time this happen and was fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 i dont want to make it worse so il just clean my back wheel and pads without some warm soapy water and just leave the chain till a later date!Soap will make it worse Just use petrol/ really strong alcohol or just realllyyyyy warm water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't use petrol, it's oil based so it will leave a thin film on your rim, same with white spirits.I'd say washing up liquid and water, or apparantly you can mix white vinegar with water and that brakes down the oil and the water washes it away.As for the pads, you can sand them slightly but the grind will do most of the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Either re grind and just drag it lightley to wear all the shit off, then pour warm water over and just re-bed in, or wash your rim and pads with warm soapy water and re-bed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Tomo Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Turps (Sp?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't use petrol, it's oil based so it will leave a thin film on your rim, same with white spirits.I'd say washing up liquid and water, or apparantly you can mix white vinegar with water and that brakes down the oil and the water washes it away.As for the pads, you can sand them slightly but the grind will do most of the work. petrol is ace, always works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 But petrol is oil based and - Oil = slip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 its powerful shit though. like a heavy cleaner. always worked in my experiance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Brake cleaner from any motor factors is the best bar none, only costs a couple of quid and comes in an aerosol can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextheferret Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 i just had another quick ride and it feels next to normal. il wait untill after saturday to really adresss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ward Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 But petrol is oil based and - Oil = slip?so is tar but it doesnt stop you from caking your rims in itin other news, either regrind your rim and sand your pads a tad, or clean your rim with some kitchen cleaner and sand your pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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