I’ve just got a new bike and it’s got SRAM brakes with organic pads, I followed the instructions for bed in (20 slow downs from moderate speed followed by 10 from a higher speed) and while they seem to stop the bike OK they are very noisy until they get warmed up.
What have I done wrong or is this normal with SRAM? I’ve never had any problems bedding in Shimano pads.
Thanks.
I don’t think I’ve had sram brakes with organic pads - they e always come with sintered ones (guides and codes). Normally just go up and down the road outside and pedal as fast as I can then bang both brakes on as hard as I can. 3-4 times doing that and they’re essentially bedded in - you feel the power building with each successive stop.
They are these - 2Piece Road, Level, DB, Elixir Disc Brake Pads | DB-PDS-EL-A1 | SRAM | Service
I've never had anything SRAM before. My previous bike had Shimano (after taking up cycling a few years ago I am now only on my second decent bike!). Am about to try it again this morning, I've only had the bike since Tuesday, it was brand new - well apart from a couple of test rides in the shop.
I think it will depend on the specific compound of pad, plus the condition of the rotors. With new rotors, I usually give them a light sanding and clean with dish detergent and boiling water just to make sure there isn't any residue on the surface.
If they squeal, I usually drag them down a long hill to burn off anything on the surface, then do multiple hard brakings from about 15 mph down to about 5 mph. I've always found that squealing eventually goes away after some hard use, but it sometimes takes several rides. As long as the brakes stop me, I'm happy.
I want both stopping power and quietness!
Ive only done 50 miles on them so I’ll persevere…