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Any good guides out there? always end up with some rubbing.

Tried pushing the pistons back in but still not clean running.

Cheers Stuart


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 4:39 pm
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Type of brake? Type of pad?

If the pistons don't go right back it [i]might[/i] be too much fluid in the system or it might be sticky pistons.

Some aftermarket pads have thick paint on them that stops them fitting neatly into the caliper, some aftermarket pads are just too thick


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 4:50 pm
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Have you tried messing with the caliper position??


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 5:57 pm
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Avid Juicy Ultimates and Hayes HFX 9.

Tried altering caliper position, may have made things worse 😳


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 6:08 pm
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TJ with regards to sticky pistons - what's that rubber grease called that you recommended a while back?
On the same subject - does it work on mineral brakes or only DOT ones?


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 6:46 pm
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The red rubber grease is a grease that is safe on the seals used in hydraulic systems. I don't know about mineral oil systems - are the seals diffent?

Just google red rubber grease - motorcycle shops sell it.


 
Posted : 26/06/2009 6:57 pm
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You can loosen the caliper position adjustment bolts, then hold the brake levers on and re-tighten them. Seems to work for centring the calipers quite often. Your rotors might be slightly bent though?


 
Posted : 27/06/2009 1:28 am
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Just google red rubber grease - motorcycle shops sell it.

Nice one, cheers for that


 
Posted : 27/06/2009 8:51 pm