rich_hill Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I don't know if it's worth me mentioning, the standard hs33 pads didn't rub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 the wheel could be off centered slighty, loosen everything like the wheel and brake clamps and then tighten them up proper. The 4 bolt clamps might also be off centered so undo the side of the brake which is rubbing and push the caliper away from the rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_hill Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 the wheel could be off centered slighty, loosen everything like the wheel and brake clamps and then tighten them up proper. The 4 bolt clamps might also be off centered so undo the side of the brake which is rubbing and push the caliper away from the rim Okay I will give that a go. I have tried pulling the brakes away from the rim as best I can but it's tricky on our own. I haddent thought about the wheel, I will undo the quick release and re do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 proberly the best way to aline the calipers is undoing both the clamps and squeeze the brake lever quite tight and put a cable tie on the lever or get someone to help you keep the front brake on and tighten the bolts up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_hill Posted September 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 proberly the best way to aline the calipers is undoing both the clamps and squeeze the brake lever quite tight and put a cable tie on the lever or get someone to help you keep the front brake on and tighten the bolts up This is what I have done, and re aligned the wheel, and all runs pretty smooth now. Do these pads have a bedding in period? If so roughly how long? I notice they squeak really loud when applied slowly, or half on? I guess this is normal? Last of all, other than the tricks and stunts DVD's are their any other DVD's worth watching? I'm currently trying to master mini manuals (I'm feeling limited on the height of things I can hop onto because of being unable to raise the front high enough), having always ridden a bike with suspension, so a slightly higher stem and bar I found it far easier to raise the front before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 most pads have a bedding in period, it should say on the box you got the pads in that about 10-20 stops without fully braking will bed them in, most riders prefere have that squeak so they know their brake is working and ive found that the squeaky ones are alot sharper when braking, have a look at ryan leechs stuff and there is nearly always a trials section in mtb films like the colective and earthed series. Also to get the full effect of your brake maybe think about grinding your rims so you can get a better hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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