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Post by cyclone on Sept 27, 2011 20:24:18 GMT
Finally got a new pair of wheels fitted them tonight and found out my rear brake doesn't work properly  . I've got the same type of rotors as before (xt) the front works as before yet the back has to be pumped. Any ideas thanks in advance |
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Post by thistle on Sept 27, 2011 20:26:18 GMT
Is the rotor central in the caliper?
If not loosen the bolts between the caliper and the frame/adaptor and slide it over a bit.
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Post by cyclone on Sept 27, 2011 21:01:22 GMT
Yes mate all seems central , do you think bleeding the brakes could do the trick? Sure one day soon I will get some more off road under my belt ha
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Post by thistle on Sept 27, 2011 21:08:02 GMT
My brakes often need a bit of pumping to get them to come to life and have done for as long as I can remember. I reckon bleeding them would solve it but just can't be bothered.
Changing the wheel shouldn't let any more air/moisture into the brake line. If you've got the kit then you could try bleeding them - nothing to lose apart from an hour of time.
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Post by cyclone on Sept 27, 2011 21:14:27 GMT
I may just bite the bullet and try a ride round degla after work and see if that brings them to life, just thinking the weather is a bit to good to miss out on. If not right I'll have a go at them on Thursday. Thanks for the replies
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Post by Craigy Boy on Sept 28, 2011 5:59:01 GMT
It sounds like you've caught the brake lever when having the wheel off maybe? A bleed will fix the problem shouldn't take to long to do
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Post by cyclone on Sept 28, 2011 20:58:26 GMT
Is the rotor central in the caliper? If not loosen the bolts between the caliper and the frame/adaptor and slide it over a bit. ;D Thanks thistle , I had another look tonight and that's exactly what it was, moved it over and perfect, and I managed a cracking ride up to and round llandegla |
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