Why does my rear brake want to rotate and rub?
Why does my rear brake want to rotate and rub?
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Disastrous

Original Poster:

10,211 posts

246 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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The read brake on my Specialized Allez has started trying to rotate itself on its fixing bolt to cause the left pad to rub the rim.

I appreciate the the cable outs it under a degree of tension and if the central Allen bolt isn't tight, it will rotate but I've tightened up as hard as I dare and yet when I come back to it a couple of days later, it seems to have moved again.

In terms of changes, the only thing I've done lately is buy a Tacx TT and change the QR skewer to their one. Culd the TT riding be somehow responsible??

Puzzled...

mk1fan

10,910 posts

254 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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You need to adjust the spring that keeps the caliper apart. There will be a grub screw on the top of the caliper.

Or you need a longer cable outer.

A quick chat with your LBS during a quiet time in the shop (not a weekend, lunchtime or after work) and I'm sure they will be happy to explain what you need to do.

Or You Tube.

Disastrous

Original Poster:

10,211 posts

246 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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Will pop in and check next time I'm out.

Seems odd that it would suddenly start doing it though after being fine for years, doesn't it? Or is that normal?

snotrag

15,633 posts

240 months

Thursday 6th December 2012
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Sure the wheels in straight?