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Stripped thread on Fox forks
Hi all, ive stripped one of the threads on the brake post mount on my fox forks im just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with helicoils to fix a stripped thread on forks & how hard it is to do.
Thanks for any replies.
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Wheel issues...
Hi everyone
Really hoping someone can help me with this because I'm stuck, confused and frustrated 
Noisey Brakes
Just got some new soft compound rim pads and when I apply them they squeel louder than a pig. Does anyone know the cause and is there a fix?
I can't remember the brand name.
edit: I should add that they are orange in colour if that helps.
CenterLock Disc Rotors with Avid Brakes and installation...
After a bit more research.. a few more questions:
Has anybody experience with centerlock disc rotors with Avid brakes? Shimano obviously says use centerlock rotors only with Shimano brakes...
What rotor brand did you use?
I could find Avid rotors on CRC in 185 (Shimano apparently only has 180...).
The only 203 I could find was from Shimano.
Do I need a special tool to install the centerlock rotors? Got the impression but couldn't find any conclusive information.
What is it called? Any shop recommendation?
Thanks
Sascha
6 days with a leaky brake
First post...yay me 
Being relatively new to MTB, and the world of hyrdaulic disc brakes in particular, I need a word of advice.
Riding to work southwards down the Spit during the week my front brake decided it would be of no apparent use. The back works fine. I tested it once I rolled over the bridge, finding that it did very little to stop me, and barely even slowed me down. They're Tektro Auriga Comp hydros on a Mongoose Amasa Comp.
Brake pad wear
Hi
I'm seeking advice on brake pad wear if I can please as I seem to be wearing through brake pads very quickly! In fact I have just gone through both front and rear pads over 5 rides and about 70km. Most of the riding has been XC style - tracks such as Terrey Hills, Cascades, and one lap of Manly Dam.
Prior to this I went through rear pads and 75% front over 12 rides and about 130km.
Cables whats the economical choice?
So I've found bits for a V-Brake to Caliper conversion for my elcheapo 2nd hand MTB and I need some advice.
The bits I'm missing are:
1. Spokes
2. Brake Cable
My question for the forum is does the quality of the spokes really make any difference? (I bought a hub that has a disc mount and intend to lace it to my existing rims. The hub PCD is different to what I have and I will need to buy spokes.)
Should I get some Elixirs?
I'm interested in upgrading my brakes from Juicy 3s to possibly the new Avid Elixir R. Not being the biggest tech head I was wondering if i could get some advice first.
- Will this be a worthwhile upgrade or should I save my pennies for something better?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
I have spotted this set on e-bay for what I consider a decent price ($300AUD inc postage) but am a bit concerned about a few things:
Alcohol Wipes for Disc Brakes
Hi there,
Have just started out with a GT avalanche 2.0 recently and been loving some of the trails around Sydney! Have had problems with my back brake recently which saw the caliper replaced. My local bike shop recommended wiping down the discs here and there with Alcohol wipes.
I have two questions:
1: Does anyone do this and is it worth it?
2: Are the wipes I found on ebay below suitable?
Total cost would be $28 including postage, seems OK to me?
Avid Matchmaker
Anyone considering moving their Avid levers/SRAM triggers around (like me - gonna put the brakes inboard) might be interested in this little Avid Matchmaker thing I just noticed. Didn't see it before, perhaps I'm just slow.
No, it's not some kind of super keen cupid, it's a single mount that both Avid Levers and SRAM shifters can hang from. Found a nice picture here on NSMB:
Hmmmm... Ultimate and X0.... 
You can even hang pop-loc remote switches off these two, as this page shows: