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Old 03-17-08 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by M-323
I have an Iron Hose Maverick with disk brakes. When I drop the front wheel back in, if the axle sits properly in slots, then the brakes rub. I have to loosen the wheel, reposition it so one axle is not quite dropped right in, then tighten it there.
It's not that hard to fix.

1. Loosen (don't remove) the two 5mm allen bolts that hold the brake caliper onto your fork.
2. Make sure that your front wheel is seated firmly in both dropouts.
3. While squeezing your brake lever, retighten the two caliper bolts.
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