U brakes and side pulls are the easiest to install imo. I never really knew anyone who could actually install or dial in gyro brakes other than myself. I always screw up those v brakes every single pair i ever worked on 😂lol. Brake pads are all color coded . Clear is for painted,anodized, and chrome. Salmon is for all weather conditions. Blue and Black is your basic pads. Gray is for e bikes and scooters. Any cable will do but always use the right type calipers with a matching style pads and levers otherwise you get a spongy feel or cable snaps eventually from moving too much cable.
This video is just about perfect for ke right now.... one of the bikes I am considering is the Fit Spriet...but it doesnt have a rear brake.... I'm guessing besides the mounts in the back for the brake arms, there must be a threaded hole in the bottom of the top tube for the end of the straight cable, where you showed the little bracket and barrel adjuster.... My son and I like the looks of this bike, and it is Chromoly frame, forks, and bars....the only thing it didn't check is the double wall rims, amd no brakes...but, when he starts doing tricks we can get a good set of rims to have on hand for when one tacos or he starts goimg big enough to worry about that...for the most part it seems like it would be a good option he could grow into... Keep shining bro...
Clear pads are great! But if you have Chrome rims, do not ever run clear pads!! I'm sure Brant mentions this in one of his brake videos, just reiterating for those that may not know.
I ran chrome rims and clear pads for idk since clear pads were first introduced into the market. Lol. Nah just make sure you have good clear pads cause some will chunk.
@@mikedevlinbmx7208 you have no clue what you're talking about. No you at worst end up with pads with chunks missing and messed up chrome from the metal base plate hitting your rim.
@@bmxriderforlife1234this exact thing happened to me except the entire pad was ripped off the metal bracket bit and i didn’t realize for about a half to 3/4 mile. Nice lil strip where it took the black paint off. I’m pretty sure OP made this comment because of how OBNOXIOUSLY loud they are, at least against my painted black rims
BMX Ubrakes work much better without the straddle cable part. Just run a new longer cable straight to the brake using a Vbrake noodle. Stick that into the claw side of your Ubrake and run the cable to the bolt. The reason for getting rid of the straddle gubbins is simple. Way better simplified geometry for a more efficient pull. Since I made this adjustment I have my wheel locking with a one finger pull. Oh yeah and clear pads!
@@Brant_Moore I ran mine on the left for a while, that's how the racers do it and a lot of bike shops set up their bikes that way. I didn't know it was a thing until a read that Steve Hamilton always puts his on the right. That's the only reason I put mine on the right to be honest, but it's a good one Hamilton rips. I do the one finger thing because of Doyle, and he did it because of some rider be looked up when he was a kid.
brant, i purchased the haro baseline which uses a very stiff metal arm/spring in lieu of a straddle cable. However the angle of it won’t connect to the brake cable unless I bend those “straddle cable” arms. Is that correct, or do they simply not fit my bike? S&M Tall Boy 21.5 gt.
I just swapped out my stock brakes on my cult for some oddessy Cleveland brakes. Them seem ok, but I'm using these koolstop 2 brake pads. And only the tail end of the pad hits the rim. Is it possible to bend the pad (on purpose), so it hits more flat on the rim? I can't find any info on this. Or even what to search for.
It's different for different frames as far as specifics of putting the mount in the frame goes. Where the brake arm goes onto the mount is the same size on all bmx u brake mounts
I just bought a Devotion and it stops like shit, I can tighten the brakes till they're almost touching the rim but I still get a bunch of squeaking and the bike doesn't stop... Haven't rode for 20 years my last bike had Shimano DX' and I've never had this problem, any ideas?
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Hey yeah a brake compound video would be killer
U brakes and side pulls are the easiest to install imo. I never really knew anyone who could actually install or dial in gyro brakes other than myself. I always screw up those v brakes every single pair i ever worked on 😂lol. Brake pads are all color coded . Clear is for painted,anodized, and chrome. Salmon is for all weather conditions. Blue and Black is your basic pads. Gray is for e bikes and scooters. Any cable will do but always use the right type calipers with a matching style pads and levers otherwise you get a spongy feel or cable snaps eventually from moving too much cable.
Brake gang!! Ya boi going gyro soon
This video is just about perfect for ke right now.... one of the bikes I am considering is the Fit Spriet...but it doesnt have a rear brake.... I'm guessing besides the mounts in the back for the brake arms, there must be a threaded hole in the bottom of the top tube for the end of the straight cable, where you showed the little bracket and barrel adjuster....
My son and I like the looks of this bike, and it is Chromoly frame, forks, and bars....the only thing it didn't check is the double wall rims, amd no brakes...but, when he starts doing tricks we can get a good set of rims to have on hand for when one tacos or he starts goimg big enough to worry about that...for the most part it seems like it would be a good option he could grow into...
Keep shining bro...
Life saver dude
Always happy to help! Thanks for watching
Awsome video brother. I'm 43 and I am very happy to see front breaks coming back.
Nooooo- not front brakes just the rear
Clear pads are great! But if you have Chrome rims, do not ever run clear pads!! I'm sure Brant mentions this in one of his brake videos, just reiterating for those that may not know.
Yeah you'll end up with snapped brakes haha
I ran chrome rims and clear pads for idk since clear pads were first introduced into the market. Lol. Nah just make sure you have good clear pads cause some will chunk.
@@mikedevlinbmx7208 you have no clue what you're talking about. No you at worst end up with pads with chunks missing and messed up chrome from the metal base plate hitting your rim.
@@bmxriderforlife1234this exact thing happened to me except the entire pad was ripped off the metal bracket bit and i didn’t realize for about a half to 3/4 mile. Nice lil strip where it took the black paint off. I’m pretty sure OP made this comment because of how OBNOXIOUSLY loud they are, at least against my painted black rims
Very cool man. I've been building bikes a long time and I always like to learn new things. Excellent video 👍👍. Keep these coming
I want a cult control 2022, thing is I don't know if it comes with a frame that is compatible with any brake so could you please help me?
BMX Ubrakes work much better without the straddle cable part. Just run a new longer cable straight to the brake using a Vbrake noodle. Stick that into the claw side of your Ubrake and run the cable to the bolt. The reason for getting rid of the straddle gubbins is simple. Way better simplified geometry for a more efficient pull.
Since I made this adjustment I have my wheel locking with a one finger pull. Oh yeah and clear pads!
U explain this very well. Got any videos on installing a straight cable?
Yep!!! Check the description for a whole playlist of brake videos. There’s one on a brake install in there
@@Brant_Moore thanks brother..I'm giving my nyquist r1 an entire overhaul. I'll be looking ur way for guides
Hope they help you man!!
Back in 08 I got my first brand new fit the first thing I did was CUT the brakes and sawed the post that hold the brakes right off 🤦🏻♂️ so dumb
Can you put a straight cable on a gyro intended bike
Yes, you should be able to
Heated argument on what side of the head tube to put the cable on. Lever on right, straight cable on right for me. One finger for life.
I tried to put this one on the right! It was too short and just looked super goofy! Haha
@@Brant_Moore I ran mine on the left for a while, that's how the racers do it and a lot of bike shops set up their bikes that way. I didn't know it was a thing until a read that Steve Hamilton always puts his on the right. That's the only reason I put mine on the right to be honest, but it's a good one Hamilton rips. I do the one finger thing because of Doyle, and he did it because of some rider be looked up when he was a kid.
Personally I put mine on the side oppo of my bar spins. It just seems to tangle a little less but it's definitely person preference
Rear brake lever on the left is Euro.
Left on left. You can do more barspins with it on the same side and keep cable lasting longer.
Have you tried conecting rear bkake as a front brake without cable hanger an a flexible noodle?
That bend in cable mount (stop) annoys me.
I'm having trouble picturing what you're describing
brant, i purchased the haro baseline which uses a very stiff metal arm/spring in lieu of a straddle cable. However the angle of it won’t connect to the brake cable unless I bend those “straddle cable” arms. Is that correct, or do they simply not fit my bike? S&M Tall Boy 21.5 gt.
I ride both brakes, how do I stop the cables from twisting?
Is your front brake cable going through your fork?
Where to buy that brake?
I just swapped out my stock brakes on my cult for some oddessy Cleveland brakes. Them seem ok, but I'm using these koolstop 2 brake pads. And only the tail end of the pad hits the rim. Is it possible to bend the pad (on purpose), so it hits more flat on the rim? I can't find any info on this. Or even what to search for.
You search “how to toe in your brakes”
It should be the NOSE end of the brake that touches first and with added brake pressure the rest of the pad will seat against the rim.
whats you thought on box break 108mm for my 29inch SE
I’m not sure what that is honestly, but it’s probably okay
Whats the brand of your brake lever
I like the Odyssey Monolever
In this video sir exactly whats the brand because i have that too but i dont know what is the brand though
The one in this video is a tektro lever I believe
Is that a long pull (linear) brake lever?
Needed brake my bike
what size of brake mount?
It's different for different frames as far as specifics of putting the mount in the frame goes.
Where the brake arm goes onto the mount is the same size on all bmx u brake mounts
Have you considered the Odyssey Ghost pads?
I didn't like them. Self tow in does nothing.
I just bought a Devotion and it stops like shit, I can tighten the brakes till they're almost touching the rim but I still get a bunch of squeaking and the bike doesn't stop... Haven't rode for 20 years my last bike had Shimano DX' and I've never had this problem, any ideas?
Could be the brake pads. Stopping power can be completely limited with bad brake pads
@@Brant_Moore they're stock pads that came on the devotion... Any recommendations on pads?
Anything clear that you can find will be better. I like the eclat force pads
@@Brant_Moore thank you
Why does my brakes make such loud noise
The soft compund of the clear pads on the alloy wheel. It's friction. If you don't like it try a black pad. Hope this helps
@@mikedevlinbmx7208 thanks
@@XxLastWinterxX also you can try to "toe" in the pads. Meaning to angle them slightly away from the rotation of the wheel. Hope this helps 🙏
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No
Bit ironic. Teaching people online so they dont have to go to their local bike shop while suggesting we buy brakes from local shop.
Straight cable?! YUCK! I stopped using them in 1986.