i just purchased a new bike and the disc brake pads are rubbing against the disk, the people said it is normal and should go away in a couple of rides... is this true? if not ho do i fix?
2007-04-01 15:40:21 · 8 answers · asked by safehave_n 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Its quite normal. Sometimes, after changing the pad on a car, you will notice a burning smell for the first 50 or so miles. The white stuff, or sometimes copper oil, can be smeared on, but I wouln't bother. Just ride through it as your pads bed in.
Also, One of the answers talked about turning a nut. Fine if you have a cable type. If hydraulic, don't touch unless you have worked with this type before, otherwise you might dump brake fluide all over the kitchen carpet and/or get air in the system. Not good, as you then have to learn how to bleed brakes.
If you just purchased and are worried, ask the shop to look at it. But they are right, your brakes are bedding in, you will be fine.
Luck
2007-04-01 22:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your local bike shop mechanic says it is ok, you should trust him, especially if you are not experienced with bikes. Most bikes need the pads to be worn down a little before riding for better braking quality. If you dont, then there should be two screws near the brake bads that you could unscrew a little to move the bads away from the disk. However, I wouldnt recommend it. I suggest you keep it as is. It may seem like its harder to ride, but hey look on the bright side, the more you have to pedal, the strong youll be!
2007-04-01 16:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lost and Innocent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disc rubbing is sort of normal. As long as it is not completely rubbing and braking the bike, ride them for a bit. You don't mention which type of brakes you have. Hydraulics are more self adjusting than cable actuated discs.
Avid BB7 mech disc has some kind of dials that let you adjust the distance from the pads to the rotor.
2007-04-01 17:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should find a gnurled nut on the cable to the brake. Loosen it to release the adjustment. Otherwise release the cable tightness by putting a bit of slack into the cable adjustment.
2007-04-01 15:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will go away They need to be worn in your bike is safe to ride
2007-04-01 16:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by drew d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just adjust the pads to sit back further
2007-04-01 15:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by TheAceOfBabes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you need to break them in - they should have came with a white gel used for that. It will go away.
2007-04-01 15:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its normal. actually on dirtbikes that never goes away
2007-04-01 15:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋