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Why is my front brake rubbin ????? And how can I fix it??????
Attachment 17474Attachment 17475Attachment 17476Attachment 17477Attachment 17478So I changed out my Qlink xp200's stock tires for some Shinko 705 90/90-21 went to put them on and everything went on fine. Except during the test ride I noticed a "knock" coming from the front wheel. It looked like the bolt heads connecting the rotor to the hub were rubbing the brake pads.
SO...I loosened the front wheel so it spun freely but it was still slightly rubbing then tightened the front wheel to the point it was very hard to spin then loosened it again to the point the front axle bolt's head was flush with the rest (point were the wheel spun freely)
Then.. I loosened two bolts connecting the brake to the bracket and spun the wheel many times. And by the time I tightened the "brake Adapter" bolts it seem to of helped some but there is some rubbing. Also my rotor is not warped al all.
I did another test ride and I could hear it rubbing but I didn't feel any vibrations. It just makes me worry. How Can I fix this ? I really want to ride tomorrow. I'll try to remember to put up some pics.
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Update :
So with the wheel rubbing the brake slightly I decided to break those new tires here is some pics of the rotor after me riding it all day, It still rubs more than I like , how can I get it to not rub at all.
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Re: Why is my front brake rubbin ????? And how can I fix it??????
This type of caliper is a sliding pin . That is the caliper floats on two pins so you need to pull it apart and clean the pins and the inside of the holes. Then grease it with something like "coppercote".While you are at it remove the pistons and carefully clean those. Do not use sandpaper just a cloth with a little gas.
Re: Why is my front brake rubbin ????? And how can I fix it??????
Re: Why is my front brake rubbin ????? And how can I fix it??????
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Originally Posted by
NZBrakelathes
No coppercoat!! Silicon based only and not petroleum
Ok you have the same issue as me - stretched caliper bolts to the fork
Remove the bolt and grind a little of the end to make it shorter by halve a mm or so
Do both job done
Really? if the bolts are stretched you don't think it is time for some new ones?
What is wrong with coppercote btw?
