Front brake dragging

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Purpledrank

Alright. Thanks guys! I will be doing both back and front brakes next weekend. I figured I'd do both just to be safe. I hear noise from both ends anyway.

The rears have an indicator to tell you when they need to be changed. Likely they aren't worn out yet and are a LOT more of a pain to do. Not recommended if you don't have to.

Have you done brakes before ??

[Purpledrank]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

The rears have an indicator to tell you when they need to be changed. Likely they aren't worn out yet and are a LOT more of a pain to do. Not recommended if you don't have to.

Have you done brakes before ??

Only on cars. I'm gonna take them to a nearby shop. Once I can locate the indicator for the rears, I will determine if they need to be done, Didn't realize there was an indicator.

[dentheman]

Owners manual pg 56 shows rear brake wear indicator and describes how to check.

[Purpledrank]

So I got my brakes done today, finally. Here is a pic of the old one...



Metal to metal. The guy said the rotors were fine, so I should be okay.

[blaine]

Yes,it looks like you caught them in time to save any damage to the rotor.I am assuming your rear brakes are fine?

:2tup: :cool:

[5th_bike]

Originally Posted by Purpledrank

So I got my brakes done today, finally. Here is a pic of the old one...
Metal to metal. The guy said the rotors were fine, so I should be okay.

Mine looked exactly like that. The diagonal wear is an indication that one of the two bars that both should enable left/right movement of the brake body, is stuck. Best thing is to lubricate them both, with a little silicone grease, to make them slide left/right in their rubber boots.

(edit) oops I already said something like that here, but better twice than not, I'll leave it as is.

[PimpS]

Hello!

I would like you to ask this: I noticed on my bike that when i'm turning bike to left (going forward or backward) the front brake starts to squeel a bit and i also sense some breaking going on. Is it possible, that the lever is set to tight? I wonder that, cause when i pulled my handlebar (month ago) more back and i turned to left, the throttle was getting bigger (although i haven't noticed any movement in the place below the seat, on the right side.
Am i having wiring tension problem?

thanks guys!

PimpS

[alantf]

Originally Posted by PimpS

Hello!

Is it possible, that the lever is set to tight? I wonder that, cause when i pulled my handlebar (month ago) more back and i turned to left, the throttle was getting bigger (although i haven't noticed any movement in the place below the seat, on the right side.

Not really. You may have a throttle problem, because that is cable operated, and you may have put tension on it, but the front brake is hydraulic, so it's a tube down which brake fluid is forced when you squeeze the brake lever. So long as it's firmly attached at both ends it shouldn't pose a problem. The problem seems more likely to be that the guide pins for the brake pads are sticking, and need lubricating.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by alantf

Not really. You may have a throttle problem, because that is cable operated, and you may have put tension on it, but the front brake is hydraulic, so it's a tube down which brake fluid is forced when you squeeze the brake lever. So long as it's firmly attached at both ends it shouldn't pose a problem. The problem seems more likely to be that the guide pins for the brake pads are sticking, and need lubricating.

Will add my 2 cents worth. The front brake pads will always be in contact with the disc. This is the design of a disc brake system. You may feel a small amount of resistance from the brake when doing some human powered moving of the bike. Also be aware that the disc will try to oxidize overnight and make a little noise initially in some climates. The first couple stops will burn off the oxidation.

[PimpS]

Oh, thanks guys, I started to make my list for mechanic (what to change, what to check, adjust...) and i got a bit carried away. I got scared to have some wiring problem (first throttle, now brake...) and all those wires.... Geeez, just a too much... thank you Alan and waterwarrior, i hope we could sat down once and have a beer or too!
BTW: I cleaned and lubed my chain today... It was a whole lotta work for newbie, pardon, squid!!!