Timeline for Safety - Improve braking power in wet conditions
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| Nov 11, 2016 at 7:36 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Nov 9, 2016 at 22:02 | comment | added | Drew Smith | I have to agree with the choice of brake pad. The Kool Stop pads (salmon color) have really worked well for me. You might also consider having your brakes adjusted by a pro. I can never get mine dialed in quite as well as a seasoned mechanic can. I also agree that you should spend more time using your front brake. | |
| Nov 9, 2016 at 20:35 | comment | added | Chris H | With new pads at worst you've replaced a consumable early, so that's what I'd do first. The back wheel gets a lot of dirty water thrown up at it so the pads have to clean the rim before they're very effective. Better pads are shaped to help this. | |
| Nov 9, 2016 at 20:04 | comment | added | Mowing Bar | I can apply the brakes quite hard without skidding. I mainly use the back brake. Perhaps new brake pads are my best option. | |
| Nov 9, 2016 at 19:39 | comment | added | Chris H | Opinion here so not part of my answer. The tektro brakes I've seen have all been disappointing, as have their pads. It wouldn't surprise me if your brakes were better but the pads were still poor. | |
| Nov 9, 2016 at 19:37 | history | answered | Chris H | CC BY-SA 3.0 |