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Are you getting a howling noise? And is the bite point normal? If so, pad contamination is my thought. Once contaminated the pads never recover. But take care to fully clean the pistons and rotors (propane torch if available) before reinstalling new pads or else it happens all over again.

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In my experience if your bite point is weird/inconsistent then air issue (leaky).

 

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I should have mentioned, bite point seems normal. I also think it's the pads. I'll order some fresh. You're saying I can burn off any contaminates on my rotors? Do I need to be concerned about getting them too hot? Just take them off the wheel and wave them through the flame?

 

I also run XTR Levers and Saint calipers. If my bikes sit for a while (like a few weeks), I think the pads get contaminated somehow. A quick burn of the pads with a torch usually gets them up to full power. Be careful burning the pads with the torch however. Keep fanning back and forth and try not to inhale the fumes that come out of the pads. It's easy to warp the backing of the pad if you keep the flame in one area for too long.

 

Nah rotor will be fine. Doesn't take much at all- you will see the contaminates literally burning off. No more than ~30 seconds per rotor I guess.

As you can tell, jury is still out on reviving pads. Sometimes I am able to burn off pads but in my experience contaminated pads are tough to revitalize. My best guess is the layered pad material really absorbs the contaminant opposed to rotors it just sits on top

 

I just ordered new pads, but since they cost $80, I'll try burning these with a torch to see if that helps before I put the new ones on. Need to keep a spare set anyway.

 

I am currently destroying my back with this while I dream of purchasing an MTB. Maybe Uncle Biden will help that happen.


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The replacement frame should arrive by the end of March

 

damn those some expensive pads, that's why I ordered a bulk pack of nukeproof pads and then waited a month for them to import here.

 

Don’t use them. Just let it flow lol

 

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To make things easier for servicing SRAM and others have countless YouTube vids and SRAM sells complete kits for any level of service

 

Stanchion diameter difference between the Reba and the Pike is 1mm 34mm to 35mm The comparable Fox fork is 36mm That's also the weight difference between the Fox and the RockShox For some the stiffer stanchion is the draw to Fox

 

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Pretty sure Reba is 32mm...

Also, I think most people compare the Pike to the Fox 34, the Lyrik to the Fox 36, and the Zeb to the Fox 38. It's certainly not quite that simple though as the RS stuff often seems to sit between the Fox offerings in most measurables.

 

My mistake. 32mm is correct

 

My experience has been that if I run organic pads, for the way I ride, I glaze the pads and they feel like crap. So I run sintered pads because they can deal with heat better.

Also, hard-spotting a rotor is a real thing. If the rotor gets too hot (more likely with organic pads) it basically "tempers" the rotor and it'll have less bite. I gave up on Ice rotors and run the floating Hope Rotors now.

Seeing as how you run Saint calipers, I suspect you ride more like I do.

 

yeah. I cna't use organic pads for the type of rides I do. Sintered metal for me!

 

Organic pads don't last me long in Pisgah.

 

Sounds like contamination. I can't say I agree with the torch method, as a simple wipe of alcohol will clean rotors and pistons without the use of heat. Don't forget to lube the pistons to get that feel back, then clean the shit out of the insides. Personally, no way I'd get a torch close to my calipers, but that can just be paranoia.
Pads are like sponges, a small drop of oil will soak in and you'll never get them back to normal. Just go ahead and get a new pair.
And damn, for that $$ on pads I'd look in to Trickstuff. They JUST got their stuff back on line again and shipping. Just ordered a few pairs for the codes today, awesome pads.