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Offline lucas

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THE BRAKES SEEM TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS
« on: April 21, 2006, 08:17:09 PM »
Hello all,

I took the front wheel off the bike and had a new tire installed and I have now reinstalled the wheel with the tire. The problem is that the brake pads inside the calipers drag against the rotors. The wheel turns but with a drag on it from the brake pads inside the caliper. I did not squeeze the brake handle at any time while the calipers were removed from the wheel.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated

Thanks
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Offline Bob Holland

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THE BRAKES SEEM TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2006, 12:08:19 AM »
Bleed the brakes. If you get any air in the line it will not allow the pads to retrack after the brake has been applied.
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THE BRAKES SEEM TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2006, 12:54:39 AM »
Another tip that will help line everything up.

Jack up the front of the bike.
Loosen the fork pinch bolts and axle slightly.
Spin the wheel and pull on the brake hard.
Keep the brake applied while you tighten the axle and pinch bolts.

Oncel you actually ride the bike and use the brakes, any drag should be gone.
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THE BRAKES SEEM TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2006, 07:08:49 AM »
A couple of years ago, on the night before a big ride up to Spruce Pine on the Blueridge Pkwy, I was giving the B12 a once over and decided to add new pads. The originals ahd about 23K on them. Pulled the calipers and gave them a spray clean, backed the pistons, and added the pads. I then took a ride on my 2 mile "loop" to check them. The right side was noticeably hot compared to the left. This was before I degassed the pads. I wouldn't have gotten 10 miles. I tossed back the originals as I needed sleep.
When I returned from the trip, I pulled the calipers and removed the pistons for a cleaning. I noticed nothing - very clean. Put it back together with the new pads and the problem was gone. Who knew?
Clean 'em and bleed 'em and you should be OK.
Marc/Atl
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