bwalsh22
Junior Member
Okay, I read through some of the brake write-ups including Gliders Brake Caliper Maintenance. I may take this on, seems pretty easy, but hopefully won't need to.
Just go finished mounting my new wheels(new rear rim and tire and front rim with new tire). Went pretty smoothly, I think. Took it for about a 10 mile test ride and alignment and all seem right on, but...
When I hit the front brake by itself, seemed like the front was shaking a bit. Now tried to just push it in the garage which was really difficult. When I removed everything, I was careful, but did not take the calipers apart, just slid them off the rotors and was also sure not to squeeze either brake while off. After I got finished with the install I gave both brakes a good squeeze/press to make sure all was working okay.
Do I need to give it a good ride to see if the brakes back off a bit more or wear out a bit to adjust (Is this normal after this kind of work? Or should I check the maintenance since it seems like he calipers are not backing off as far as they need to? Prior to the work all seemed ok.
Just go finished mounting my new wheels(new rear rim and tire and front rim with new tire). Went pretty smoothly, I think. Took it for about a 10 mile test ride and alignment and all seem right on, but...
When I hit the front brake by itself, seemed like the front was shaking a bit. Now tried to just push it in the garage which was really difficult. When I removed everything, I was careful, but did not take the calipers apart, just slid them off the rotors and was also sure not to squeeze either brake while off. After I got finished with the install I gave both brakes a good squeeze/press to make sure all was working okay.
Do I need to give it a good ride to see if the brakes back off a bit more or wear out a bit to adjust (Is this normal after this kind of work? Or should I check the maintenance since it seems like he calipers are not backing off as far as they need to? Prior to the work all seemed ok.