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Preplexed
05-17-09, 11:13 AM
Hi my back wheel has disk brake and it is not free wheeling.

How do I adjust the brake, to sort this issue out?

Thanks

Wordbiker
05-17-09, 11:19 AM
First thing to check is if the rear axle is fully seated in the dropouts.

If so and the brake is still rubbing, check the Park Tool site (http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp?catid=14&imageField2.x=15&imageField2.y=6) for instructions on setting up your specific brake type.
Retro Grouch
05-17-09, 11:43 AM
First thing to check is if the rear axle is fully seated in the dropouts.

And, believe it or not, buy yourself a genuine Shimano quick release skewer. That just might fix it.

Wordbiker
05-17-09, 12:03 PM
And, believe it or not, buy yourself a genuine Shimano quick release skewer. That just might fix it.

Agreed.

"Back in the day" when Ringle skewers first came out, I'd just bought a set and was speeding off to a group ride, reveling in the huge bling factor, weight savings and performance bonus they gave me (as if...).

I'd filtered up to a stoplight, intent on outsprinting the car next to me. When the light turned green, I jumped on the pedals, yanked the rear wheel out of the dropouts, and yardsaled into the middle of the busy intersection.

Later when I met up with the group, filthy and torn up from the crash, they all concurred: run stock cammed Shimano skewers and that won't happen.