screeching rear shimano xt disc brake on specialized epic comp
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screeching rear shimano xt disc brake on specialized epic comp
Just got a slightly used 2006 model (demo from store).
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
Help me please! Pad change? Best pads? Fluid?
Thanks,
Jeff
Oahu
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
Help me please! Pad change? Best pads? Fluid?
Thanks,
Jeff
Oahu
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Originally Posted by jbeck696
Just got a slightly used 2006 model (demo from store).
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
Help me please! Pad change? Best pads? Fluid?
Thanks,
Jeff
Oahu
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
Help me please! Pad change? Best pads? Fluid?
Thanks,
Jeff
Oahu
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ew sounds nasty! i heard galfer brake pads work wonderfully on them. They should help with the squeak.
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lube the rotor? Are you serious? I thought keeping them clean and dry is paramount!
I have a motorcycle and if i get any oil on the rotor - no brakes at all.
I have a motorcycle and if i get any oil on the rotor - no brakes at all.
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Originally Posted by jbeck696
lube the rotor? Are you serious? I thought keeping them clean and dry is paramount!
I have a motorcycle and if i get any oil on the rotor - no brakes at all.
I have a motorcycle and if i get any oil on the rotor - no brakes at all.
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Originally Posted by Eatadonut
just kidding! please don't put oil on your rotors - or if you do, please tape the first ride afterwards.
uploading video to youtube eta 1:01
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Originally Posted by jbeck696
Just got a slightly used 2006 model (demo from store).
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
The rear bake lever has alot of free play (more than the front), doesn't stop too well, and schreeches like, well - it's unbeleivable! Front is dead silent.
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Probably needs a bleed and perhaps new pads. Start with the bleed and go from there. If you just got the bike the shop should do it free of charge.
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well I went to take out the pads and, and, the pads and rotor were oily!!
I guess it's off to the local bike shop for a bleed, new pads, and to figure out the leak.
UNLESS: you guys have experience - where do they (caliper) normally leak ?
Well I guess some idiot could have lubed the chain (and the rotor!)
I guess it's off to the local bike shop for a bleed, new pads, and to figure out the leak.
UNLESS: you guys have experience - where do they (caliper) normally leak ?
Well I guess some idiot could have lubed the chain (and the rotor!)
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Originally Posted by jbeck696
well I went to take out the pads and, and, the pads and rotor were oily!!
I guess it's off to the local bike shop for a bleed, new pads, and to figure out the leak.
UNLESS: you guys have experience - where do they (caliper) normally leak ?
Well I guess some idiot could have lubed the chain (and the rotor!)
I guess it's off to the local bike shop for a bleed, new pads, and to figure out the leak.
UNLESS: you guys have experience - where do they (caliper) normally leak ?
Well I guess some idiot could have lubed the chain (and the rotor!)
When this happens, the lever goes to the grip with no resistance and you run into something.
From the sounds of it, it's probably not a leak.
It sounds almost like Eatadonut's advice was taken. lol
Clean the rotors completely with a good solvent to get the oil or greese off, and then get the solvent residue with rubbing alcohol, you might be looking at new pads as they tend to hold oils in the pores of the pad materiel. (don't get the solvent on your pads either, very bad)
The fore mentioned Galfer pads are by far the best available today and the price isn't terrible either at $16.99 a pair.
From there, I like to clean my rotors when needed with a light rub down with 600 grit sand paper.
That's what Galfer suggests as well, and since I am a Galfer dealer..... You get the rest.
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Originally Posted by Gravity Worx
It sounds almost like Eatadonut's advice was taken. lol
You didn't, by chance, lube your chain with your bike upside-down, did you?
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