dec Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) hiya i have just not long ago baught a avid bb7 it was new and it is now sticking when i pull the lever and it goes back to its orignial place but the brake stays on and i was wondering if my disc is contaminated could anyone help thanks in advance cheers dec Edited January 11, 2008 by dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Its probably your cable, get some decent linear slik cable and I reckon it will be fine Won't be anything to do with contamination though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Its probably your cable, get some decent linear slik cable and I reckon it will be fine Won't be anything to do with contamination though.ok m8 thanks for your quick reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jennings Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Its probably your cable, get some decent linear slik cable and I reckon it will be fine Won't be anything to do with contamination though.Hi. I agree to grant. I had a 'standard' cable not too long ago. i got a linea slik cable and it works so much better. They're not too much thicker. its the quality of the cable that changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hi. I agree to grant. I had a 'standard' cable not too long ago. i got a linea slik cable and it works so much better. They're not too much thicker. its the quality of the cable that changes.where camn i get it form do u know i can seem to find it cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Trialtech Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 As well as considering a new cable you should check that the lever arm on the caliper isn't bent and rubbing on another part of the caliper. I have seen it happen to a few people's brakes (including mine).Check that and if it is that gently gently bend it back away from the caliper. If it isn't that then new cable time will improve the brake's performance a million times Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 cheers boys thanks for all you help dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 hey mate,before you go spending money take it all apart,take the caliper off the forks ect,take it completely to peices,give it a good clean out,make sure the pads are pushed right out with a screwdriver,give the lever a clean out,and give the rotor a good scrub in a sink of HOT water and then rebuild it.andy ball had the same problem so we took it apart and spent a good hour cleaning it out and after that it had never worked better few bottles didnt go a miss either hope i was some help..rob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Alright matey? Ill take a look at it next time we ride, see if i can see whats wrong dude! You still on for sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 definately new cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Just spoke to him, he took it apart and had a play, put it back together and all seems sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 alright m8 i dont think i can cum brum on sundayi just thought i am suppose to b going out but if i aint i will defo cum with you soz m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudirudirudirudirudi Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 that happened to me mate. i just lubed up the cable inside the plastic casing. seems fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbikefix Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 i have had once with a mates bb7! he knocked the main arm of the caliper (bit the cable clamps to) and due to it being slightly bent locked the brake up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 thanks for all your help and advice lads i got is sorted now so cheers anyway cheers dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) ...i will defo cum with youlol sorry but that made me chuckleforgot to add a bit of advise use full english your more likely to get validated cheers..rob.. Edited January 13, 2008 by sponge rob fat head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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