Upgrading to DA disc brake rotors
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Hi team,
I need some help/confirmation. Wanting to upgrade a few things; especially the disc brake rotors to Dura Ace: https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-BR-R9170-4074.pdf
Do I need to upgrade the brake calipers as well? I think I need these particular resin pads: https://www.wiggle.com.au/shimano-road- ... ked-au-1/ ? But can't find them anywhere? Any suggestions if they are the right ones?
Basically I put a lot of value on quiet disc brakes etc, but want the best I can get.
Cheers
I need some help/confirmation. Wanting to upgrade a few things; especially the disc brake rotors to Dura Ace: https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-BR-R9170-4074.pdf
Do I need to upgrade the brake calipers as well? I think I need these particular resin pads: https://www.wiggle.com.au/shimano-road- ... ked-au-1/ ? But can't find them anywhere? Any suggestions if they are the right ones?
Basically I put a lot of value on quiet disc brakes etc, but want the best I can get.
Cheers
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The only benefit you are going to get from upgrading to DuraAce rotors is a bit of weight savings, and (subjective aesthetics.
There might be some additional cooling benefits due to the materials the DA rotor is made from.
All Shimano rotors are the same dimension, and are compatible with all of their calipers.
Best way to keep your brakes quiet is to make sure the rotors are perfectly true (I use a Feedback Sports truing stand, but there are other ways), and then make sure your calipers are centered over the rotor once the wheel is installed.
There might be some additional cooling benefits due to the materials the DA rotor is made from.
All Shimano rotors are the same dimension, and are compatible with all of their calipers.
Best way to keep your brakes quiet is to make sure the rotors are perfectly true (I use a Feedback Sports truing stand, but there are other ways), and then make sure your calipers are centered over the rotor once the wheel is installed.
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I changed from RT99 rotors to a combination of Dura Ace at the front and Sram at the back
There was no real discernible difference in stopping ability but a few grams saved
Put Shimano on front sram on back Just to see is one was more squeaky...found no real difference between Dura Ace, Sram and RT99
Also tried Swiss Stop Pads 34 RS...I like them, they bed in well and have been noise free
Agree with what has been said and would add that regularly cleaning callipers is worth the hassle
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9tbsfQp3EaU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXFFgRButo
There was no real discernible difference in stopping ability but a few grams saved
Put Shimano on front sram on back Just to see is one was more squeaky...found no real difference between Dura Ace, Sram and RT99
Also tried Swiss Stop Pads 34 RS...I like them, they bed in well and have been noise free
Agree with what has been said and would add that regularly cleaning callipers is worth the hassle
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9tbsfQp3EaU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXFFgRButo
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Thanks! Why is the L02A so hard to find?! Out of stock everywhere I see online . Any ideas?
Cheers. Guilty on the aesthetics part .
Right, so the Swiss Stop Pads 34 RS would work with the DA rotors and Ultegra brake calipers?Squashednuts wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:17 amI changed from RT99 rotors to a combination of Dura Ace at the front and Sram at the back
There was no real discernible difference in stopping ability but a few grams saved
Put Shimano on front sram on back Just to see is one was more squeaky...found no real difference between Dura Ace, Sram and RT99
Also tried Swiss Stop Pads 34 RS...I like them, they bed in well and have been noise free
Agree with what has been said and would add that regularly cleaning callipers is worth the hassle
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9tbsfQp3EaU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXFFgRButo
So you're suggesting upgrading the calipers would reduce noise?
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http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discb ... 4/disc-rs/
Looking at the website should fit...
I think I got them from Pushys on special otherwise they’re more expensive than Shimano
Really like the clean lines of your BMC
Looking at the website should fit...
I think I got them from Pushys on special otherwise they’re more expensive than Shimano
Really like the clean lines of your BMC
Building Spec Allez
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Fuji SL 5.5kg viewtopic.php?f=10&t=157704
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Fuji SL 5.5kg viewtopic.php?f=10&t=157704
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Izalco Max Disc 6.7kg http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... o+Max+disc
Yeah disc brakes are more prone to noise than rim brakes, something proponents never mention. not always, but certainly whenever roads are wet and dirty,
Ie when they are supposed to be ‘better’. Maybe you will never ride in the rain or your roads are pristine.....
Ie when they are supposed to be ‘better’. Maybe you will never ride in the rain or your roads are pristine.....
Ah brilliant, thanks. I want Shimano, just -given same brand. But this should get me out of a jam. No idea why no-one as stock anywhere.Squashednuts wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:08 amhttp://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discb ... 4/disc-rs/
Looking at the website should fit...
I think I got them from Pushys on special otherwise they’re more expensive than Shimano
Really like the clean lines of your BMC
What about these - http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discb ... xotherm2/ ?
Wondering about other potential minor upgrades to DA - hoods? haha, any difference?
Waiting for second gen. DA PM at the moment. Also out of stock currently on gen 1.
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You think Shimano Rotors are noisy when it's wet and dirty? You should hear them when it's -6C out. They squeal like pigs. 1st Gen Ice Tech Rotors with Hope RX4's and Campy Potenza Shifters.corky wrote: ↑Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:19 pmYeah disc brakes are more prone to noise than rim brakes, something proponents never mention. not always, but certainly whenever roads are wet and dirty,
Ie when they are supposed to be ‘better’. Maybe you will never ride in the rain or your roads are pristine.....
The combo works fine above 0C - no noise. It may be the Hope Pads.
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