Something disc brakes need
08-09-23, 08:49 PM
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Not really a big issue you can basically put anything between those pads like a business card or cardboard or some other piece of plastic or metal or a folded piece of paper or maybe some balsa wood... or just not touch the brake levers and don't have the issue. Or better yet get a hitch on your car and a proper rack and free up the back of your truck and not have to remove wheels and such.
I have never really worried about this non-issue so many easy solutions that don't involve complete redesigns of brakes for a minor inconvenience for a few people who haven't taken the time to think of the various solutions to the problem,.
indyfabz unfortunately new business cards don't work for Campagnolo or Magura brakes and the newest SRAM Red brakes require cards without raised lettering. Also make sure you use the appropriate DOT or Mineral Oil compatible cards the wrong one could permanently damage your brakes and it is not covered by most manufacturer warranties.
I have never really worried about this non-issue so many easy solutions that don't involve complete redesigns of brakes for a minor inconvenience for a few people who haven't taken the time to think of the various solutions to the problem,.
indyfabz unfortunately new business cards don't work for Campagnolo or Magura brakes and the newest SRAM Red brakes require cards without raised lettering. Also make sure you use the appropriate DOT or Mineral Oil compatible cards the wrong one could permanently damage your brakes and it is not covered by most manufacturer warranties.
08-13-23, 11:31 PM
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Hi guys. I recently bought a bike with disc brakes. In my case, I have to remove the front wheel to get it in my car. The little plastic piece that I have to put in between the calipers when I do is a terrible solution IMHO. Surely, with all those brilliant engineers designing all this amazing technology these days, they could come up with a way to lock them when there is no disc inserted, no? I sure wish they would, even if it did add a couple of grams. It's just a matter of time before I loose that little plastic thing.
08-14-23, 12:00 AM
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I put them in when I pack my bike for flying. Between baggage handling, the TSA, and everything flopping around after the TSA has effed up the packing, the levers might get squeezed 1000 times.
It'd be nice if there were some simple and clever solution. What's that Russian invention technique? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIZ
It'd be nice if there were some simple and clever solution. What's that Russian invention technique? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIZ
08-14-23, 12:16 AM
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Hi guys. I recently bought a bike with disc brakes. In my case, I have to remove the front wheel to get it in my car. The little plastic piece that I have to put in between the calipers when I do is a terrible solution IMHO. Surely, with all those brilliant engineers designing all this amazing technology these days, they could come up with a way to lock them when there is no disc inserted, no? I sure wish they would, even if it did add a couple of grams. It's just a matter of time before I loose that little plastic thing.
08-14-23, 04:12 AM
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I have squeezed the brake a few times with the wheel off and it was not the end of the world. I just pried the pads apart.
Yea, I might consider putting in some kind of shim if packing the bike for shipping as checked baggage. That is if I think of it. I never had any of the shims that came with the bikes I have with discs. The shops set the bikes up and if they came with something I never saw them. BTW, it would occur to me that maybe one of the easiest things to make a shim from might be wood.
Yea, I might consider putting in some kind of shim if packing the bike for shipping as checked baggage. That is if I think of it. I never had any of the shims that came with the bikes I have with discs. The shops set the bikes up and if they came with something I never saw them. BTW, it would occur to me that maybe one of the easiest things to make a shim from might be wood.
08-14-23, 04:40 AM
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08-14-23, 04:55 AM
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Relax, use reasonable care and you will be fine. If this was a big issue, these forums would have more messed up caliper posts than chain lube arguments.
I remember when I picked up my disk brake bike new. The salesman said that if I ever touched the brake lever with the wheel removed I would have to bring the bike back to him and that he had to use a special tool to disassemble the calipers and put the pistons back in. I've had car salesmen try to feed me bull butter too.
I remember when I picked up my disk brake bike new. The salesman said that if I ever touched the brake lever with the wheel removed I would have to bring the bike back to him and that he had to use a special tool to disassemble the calipers and put the pistons back in. I've had car salesmen try to feed me bull butter too.
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08-14-23, 05:34 AM
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Bought a hydro-disc bike last April (first bike in 50+ years), only had to remove front wheel twice since. Didn't seem A Big Deal though it did take me a moment's pause when it came time to remount the wheel, getting the disc lined up between pads.
This thread's brought the issue up in my head now, I'm thinking a credit card might work to separate pads inadvertently closed? Or maybe an old one, cut in strips then a piece folded in half to serve as a 'keeper' once wheel's removed? We're only talking maybe what, 0.080" thickness, right?
I'd be more worried about contamination myself... folks @ LBS were adamant that's To Be Avoided.
This thread's brought the issue up in my head now, I'm thinking a credit card might work to separate pads inadvertently closed? Or maybe an old one, cut in strips then a piece folded in half to serve as a 'keeper' once wheel's removed? We're only talking maybe what, 0.080" thickness, right?
I'd be more worried about contamination myself... folks @ LBS were adamant that's To Be Avoided.
