Hs33

[tba]

I just tried bleeding my hs33's.

I kind of got it sorted, however, now I have to screw in the little quick adjust screw alot further than I used to.
Is it probably that I still have air in the system?
I still feels good when it's adjusted like it is. Seems more like I didn't get enough fluid in there than like there's air in there. I'd think it would be a bit spongey with air.

Also, with griding the rims... do you just use your usual grinding disc on an angle grinder (yeah i know, be careful)
How often does it last typically?
Mine were fairly rough when i got the bike, however one side's already gotten pretty smooth, and i have probably only done about 10hours riding on it.

one more thing- brake pads?
I've got green ones at the moment. They seem good, and i think i've read in a few places that they are the pick for trials. Where do i get new ones? How much should i expect to pay.

Thanks in advance!

[jda]

I've never done a proper bleed of my magura so I can't comment there but if you have to turn the tpa adjuster out then its probably because your pads have worn down and are now further away from the rim, these don't self adjust the pads closer to the rims like disc brakes, you have to undo the bolts at the caliper end and move them in closer to the rim. If your going to do that, make sure you turn the tpa in first so you will be able to use it to bring the pads closer as they wear down again.

Grind with a normal angle grinder, 100mm disk or whatever they are, I prefer to use the aluminium cutting discs on a shallow angle as they don't clog up as much and give a more even grind, mine last about 6 months, but it takes lots of practise to be able to do a really good grind.

The green pads are no longer available but there are plenty of other good ones, they should cost around $20 - $30 try www.expressivebikes.com in QLD or trialshive in Perth. I have a mate in Sydney who also stocks pads, PM me if you want his number.

[donkay]

JD is quite spot on with the bleed, just winde out the tpa dial before you bleed it...

as for the discs to grind, I personally like to use the Diamond cutting disc (Used to cut concrete, make sure to wear your safety gear on that one cause...aluminium to aluminium can be full on! as it's not designed for it!)

For Green Pads...I used to stock them...I can source them out...but i'm not too rushed for it as i'm just too busy, but don't give your hopes up on that one!

[tba]

Thanks guys.,
I gave it another bleed this afternoon.
The main reason that I was surprised by having to wind the TPA out so far, was that before i bled them, it only had to be wound in about half as far. (I'm used to doing it, as i wind it in and let the back tire down everytime I take my back wheel off to put my bike in my car)

Anyhow, it was a little better after this bleed.

I think my frame could be slightly bend out at the stays as well. I have both units/pistons adjusted in as close as i can get them to the rim. One is about 3mm away, but the other side is about 8mm away. And yes, the wheel is in straight.
A similar thing happened on my dj bike, where the axle was starting to eat into the aluminium more on one side, causing the wheel to sit slightly off centre.

Which leads me to my next question... any thoughts on this frame???
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2004-Norco-Evolve-Trials-Street-Frame_W0QQitemZ300156577525QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9808 3QQcmdZViewItem

I kind of like the style of street/trials. Don't mind being able to sit down every once in a while...
Besides, for $100.. it can't be too bad a buy

[tba]

P.S. Just gave my rims a grind, and filed the pads a little to get the oil off them :)
-Much better!
got that sexy trials squeak happening. haha.
Actually, i hate it.