brakes squealing and no stopping power
- lawzer
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brakes squealing and no stopping power
now, don't laugh but this is on my push bike.
the rear hydraulic brake just squeals and even with the brake lever held in i can push the wheel by hand.
the pads are good, probably destryed the ozone with the amount of brake cleaner i've sprayed on....
i've had the disc off and it's true.
afore i go trying to find a VERY small tube to try and bleed it, any other suggestions??
the rear hydraulic brake just squeals and even with the brake lever held in i can push the wheel by hand.
the pads are good, probably destryed the ozone with the amount of brake cleaner i've sprayed on....
i've had the disc off and it's true.
afore i go trying to find a VERY small tube to try and bleed it, any other suggestions??
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Have you got the pads fitted round the right way?lawzer wrote:now, don't laugh but this is on my push bike.
the rear hydraulic brake just squeals and even with the brake lever held in i can push the wheel by hand.
the pads are good, probably destryed the ozone with the amount of brake cleaner i've sprayed on....
i've had the disc off and it's true.
afore i go trying to find a VERY small tube to try and bleed it, any other suggestions??
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Are you pulling the lever for the front brake by mistake?
Are these pads you have just fitted, or is this a problem which has developed recently?
Are these pads you have just fitted, or is this a problem which has developed recently?
- lawzer
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
pads are defo in the correct way....
it's been a problem that's got progressivley worse since i got the bike.
it's been a problem that's got progressivley worse since i got the bike.
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Sounds like air in the system rebleed and apply copper grease to the pads
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
You've got a mouse stuck in there.
AARRRGHHH, just thought of South Park
AARRRGHHH, just thought of South Park
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Oh ha-haBig Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote:Have you got the pads fitted round the right way?lawzer wrote:now, don't laugh but this is on my push bike.
the rear hydraulic brake just squeals and even with the brake lever held in i can push the wheel by hand.
the pads are good, probably destryed the ozone with the amount of brake cleaner i've sprayed on....
i've had the disc off and it's true.
afore i go trying to find a VERY small tube to try and bleed it, any other suggestions??
- lawzer
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Well I finally bled the calliper and even though there was a lot of air bubbles came out its still nae workin.
Took the calliper off and pumped the brake lever and both pistons are working.
I'm at a loss as to what to try next..."...
Took the calliper off and pumped the brake lever and both pistons are working.
I'm at a loss as to what to try next..."...
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Pads Glazed Give them a rough up with some emery / sand paper as they may not have enough grip to the rim if they have gone shiney.Are they binding in the caliper which is stopping them from making full contact ?.
- lawzer
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
They seem to move freely enough. I will rough up the pads and the disc and see fit happens.
There are 2bolts which mount the calliper vertically to the frame. There's a tiny bit of adjustment in those but even with those ever so slightly loose to allow the calliper to find its proper place the same happens.
Could be the capper itself I spouse........
There are 2bolts which mount the calliper vertically to the frame. There's a tiny bit of adjustment in those but even with those ever so slightly loose to allow the calliper to find its proper place the same happens.
Could be the capper itself I spouse........
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Re: brakes squealing and no stopping power
Set about the pads and disc with some sandpaper. Jeezus! Talk about glass like. I can't believe they were that glazed for such little use. Mind you it's sat in the shed for months.
Anyway cheers for the help folks
Anyway cheers for the help folks