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Post by vesurka on Aug 23, 2013 18:29:01 GMT -5
after i installed the wheel, i noticed there was a lot of friction on the wheel and it couldn't spin all that well. then i noticed the break pads were riding on the rotor. i took the wheel back off and while it was off, i squeezed the break handle and now they are locked together.... and i can't slide the rotor in between them or put the wheel back on  i know nothing about disc breaks. please help |
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Post by moofus02 on Aug 23, 2013 18:47:20 GMT -5
You need to push the piston back into the caliber going to be hard with the pads pinched togather. Might have to open the bleeder to get them apart
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Post by moofus02 on Aug 23, 2013 18:50:46 GMT -5
My bike isn't here to look at but you might be able to use a c clamp or channel locks
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Post by ryan on Aug 23, 2013 19:49:43 GMT -5
take a flat head screwdriver and stick it between the pads and pry. it wont hurt anything ive done it alot. try not to over tighten the front forks also
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Post by vesurka on Aug 24, 2013 5:08:01 GMT -5
thanks guys, i pushed the piston back in with a c clamp. the breaks are still rubbing on the rotor a little to the point where you can hear it when i try to free spin the wheel. my dad suggested that i just need to "ride it out" and it will free up. i feel like i shouldn't be hearing the friction. what do you guys think? Thanks!
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Post by ryan on Aug 24, 2013 7:11:11 GMT -5
its normal to hear a small shearing sounds while free spinning.
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Post by koda on Aug 24, 2013 7:32:25 GMT -5
Is it normal for a slight drum brake sound as well free spinning?
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Post by ryan on Aug 24, 2013 14:41:10 GMT -5
yeah, and if its too tight eventually it will wear. and you dont have to worry about going over the handle bars. the stock breaks are single piston so there not all that powerfull
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i know nothing about disc breaks. please help
