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keithcross
Joined: 20 May 2004
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Location: Hampshire England
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 Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject: Front Brake Problem |
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Hi all
Dont know if anyone on this forum has come across this one.
While pushing my bike forward everthing is OK, however if I push it backwards the front brake binds quite bad. If I apply the front brake on hard, its all right for 2 or 3 turns of the wheel, then its back to it binding agian.
I think its wear in the brake sliding pins / caliper, but before I go to getting one it would be good if someone has experienced this before and confirm my diagnosis.
Keith
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boysie
Joined: 20 Jul 2004
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Location: Purbrook, UK
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:42 am Post subject: |
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| Hi Keith, it's most probably a brake sliding pins / caliper type issue as you suspect, the pads wear sharp end forward like a front tyre, and the more play there is the worse it gets |
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keithcross
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Hi Boysie
I might try replacing the pads. If this temporarily solves the problem I will know its the pins that are worn. If so I may have to look at replacing the caliper complete, maybe a 4 or 6 pot off of a Suzuki as they can be found quite cheaply and then fabricate my own bracket.
Either I will let you know what happens.
BTW are you going on teh ride out on the 11th of September.
Keith
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