SRAM Code RSC brakes noisy

[Sparkomatic]

The brakes on my Giant Reign E+0 are really noisy, they use metal pads (gold backed) which I know can be noisy on initial bite but jeez these are so loud I can't bear it! I've swapped pads & cleaned rotors several times but they're always the same.

Is it just the pads causing this? I have read some reports that the Centreline rotors can cause excessive noise? If it is just the pads, what's the best compound to swap to? I use it more as a trail bike if this helps

 

[Mikerb]

The noise is caused by the pads not gripping the rotor. With sintered pads you often get some noise when you get everything wet but only for one or maybe 2 brake pulls. Overall it means your pads are either not properly broken in or your rotors are not being properly cleaned. So what are you using to clean the rotors??

 

[Weeksy]

Some brake cleaners come out noisier than others, Muc-off being one. We usually use either Oxford Mint or just nail varnish remover. In reality though i don't clean the rotors often apart from washing it. We use Galfer black in the DH bike, Galfer green in the others.

 

[Sparkomatic]

The noise is caused by the pads not gripping the rotor. With sintered pads you often get some noise when you get everything wet but only for one or maybe 2 brake pulls. Overall it means your pads are either not properly broken in or your rotors are not being properly cleaned. So what are you using to clean the rotors??

I use WD40, if that doesn't work I soak them in diesel first.
No, I use isopropyl alcohol which has never failed to work on other brakes. The pads have been bedded in every time. The noise always comes back the same leading me to believe it must simply be the pad compound or crap rotors.

I'll try pads first. Thanks @Weeksy I've been looking at Galfer pads but can't decide which to go for

 

[Weeksy]

I use WD40, if that doesn't work I soak them in diesel first.
No, I use isopropyl alcohol which has never failed to work on other brakes. The pads have been bedded in every time. The noise always comes back the same leading me to believe it must simply be the pad compound or crap rotors.

I'll try pads first. Thanks @Weeksy I've been looking at Galfer pads but can't decide which to go for

The green are superb on Code/RSC. I suspect they'd be too much on the Mavens.

 

[Mikerb]

I have Code RSC on both my bikes....no issues. I clean the rotors with IPA using shop towel every time I clean the bike. i use either SRAM pads or Race Ti both sintered. Race Ti are cheaper but no difference in performance between the SRAM or Race Ti. change to different pads if you like but if you have very noisy brakes they will not resolve the problem. Either you are not bedding pads in properly/cleaning the rotors properly, or there is a mechanical problem such as Rotors loose on their bolts or callipers not aligned.

 

[Sparkomatic]

Thanks for all the replies so far. I've cleaned the rotors extra thoroughly today, off the bike. Scotch pad & dish soap then a light sanding with fine wet & dry sandpaper. I've also swapped the pads from my other bike as I realised they use the same pads (SRAM Guide RE). I've been for a quick ride & they seem better. I'm wondering if the discs were contaminated with grease or such like that'd got within the grooves? I'll see how they do on the next proper ride...

Provided I'm happy with them, I may swap the rotors anyway. Any reason I can't use Magura MDR-C rotors?

 

[Streddaz]

The brakes on my Giant Reign E+0 are really noisy, they use metal pads (gold backed) which I know can be noisy on initial bite but jeez these are so loud I can't bear it! I've swapped pads & cleaned rotors several times but they're always the same.

Is it just the pads causing this? I have read some reports that the Centreline rotors can cause excessive noise? If it is just the pads, what's the best compound to swap to? I use it more as a trail bike if this helps

It might be the rotors but I would play around with some pads first. I have Code RS brakes on my Levo SL and unless it's wet they are pretty quiet. I run metallic pads and have a SRAM 6 bolt rotor on the front and a Galfer rotor on the rear.

 

[Winford]

its the pads, im having great luck with bucklos ceramic, and im glad they are thicker than the shimao pads i was using. On ebikes i found sram 220 with shimano calipers and levers is the sweet spot for high usage and wear. This year I will have dropped over 400,000' in elevation by the end of the year. dropped 126,000' in the last 2 months.