I have Avid Rs on my 2011 Trek Remedy 8. The stock rotors are 185front and rear. I'm a pretty big, heavy guy(215lbs, 6-4) and I'm noticing some brake fade in addition to some terrible screaming noises from the brakes when they get very hot during a long, steep descent. This noise is noticeably different from the "avid turkey warble" during wet conditions.
Would upgrading the front rotor to 203 address this problem? There are adapter kits to do this right? I can't justify buying a new brakeset for my year old bike, so replacing everything isn't an option right now.
Yes (they = more power.) Plus - if you upgrade the rotors and still need more power, or still have fading on long descents, a pad upgrade can help too, depending on what you have now. Some Avid brakes come with organic pads, and upgrading to metallic pads can increase power and reduce fading.
Yes (they = more power.) Plus - if you upgrade the rotors and still need more power, or still have fading on long descents, a pad upgrade can help too, depending on what you have now. Some Avid brakes come with organic pads, and upgrading to metallic pads can increase power and reduce fading.
Actually, organic pads grip better to pads and metallic pads last longer.
I guess I didn't want to go full on DH in what is supposed to be an AM bike. I'm trying to use my front brake more anyway and this will hopefully keep me on that more. "Front to slow down, rear to steer" right? I'll update after the a ride on the new rotors.
Yes (they = more power.) Plus - if you upgrade the rotors and still need more power, or still have fading on long descents, a pad upgrade can help too, depending on what you have now. Some Avid brakes come with organic pads, and upgrading to metallic pads can increase power and reduce fading.
Actually, organic pads grip better to pads and metallic pads last longer.
Ok, I meant a pad change can sometimes improve power, but organics may not always give the most power. I got some Avid Juicy Ultimates and wasn't happy with the power (I think they come with organic pads) so I installed some aftermarket "ceramic" pads (whatever friction material they use, not sure) and they increased the power.
Yes (they = more power.) Plus - if you upgrade the rotors and still need more power, or still have fading on long descents, a pad upgrade can help too, depending on what you have now. Some Avid brakes come with organic pads, and upgrading to metallic pads can increase power and reduce fading.
Actually, organic pads grip better to pads and metallic pads last longer.
Ok, I meant a pad change can sometimes improve power, but organics may not always give the most power. I got some Avid Juicy Ultimates and wasn't happy with the power (I think they come with organic pads) so I installed some aftermarket "ceramic" pads (whatever friction material they use, not sure) and they increased the power.
No problem that sounded a little condescending was just adding
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