Disc Brake Problem

CS91
CS91 Posts: 16
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I am having problems with my disc brakes, they are tektro Io on a GT Aggressor XC3, which I have only had a couple of days... The rear brake has lost alot of its stopping power, also the lever feels much slacker than when i bought it... does anyone have any ideas of what i need to do to fix it??

Thanks
Charlie...

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    adjust the lever?

    and take it back and get the shop to fix it if adjusting the lever does not work.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • CS91
    CS91 Posts: 16
    Sorry if this is a realy stupid question, but, How do i adjust the lever?

    Thanks
    Charlie
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    there should be an adjuster to move the lever in and out. Manual? ask the shop.

    it is normally on the inside where the lever pushes on the piston rod.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    also see http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12535703
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • CS91
    CS91 Posts: 16
    thank you very much, i will have a look later, and if i have no luck i will run it into the shop tomorrow...

    thanks
    Charlie...
  • CS91
    CS91 Posts: 16
    After a little bit of fiddling i have adjusted the pad and its lots better... I think the pads may have oil or something on them, so i will buy some new ones....

    Charlie
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    CS91 wrote:
    After a little bit of fiddling i have adjusted the pad and its lots better... I think the pads may have oil or something on them, so i will buy some new ones....

    Charlie

    do not.

    take it back and ask them to sort it if it is only days old as you say.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • CS91
    CS91 Posts: 16
    will do....
  • CS91
    CS91 Posts: 16
    Sorted...! He tightened up the cable and adjusted something else, and its spot on now...!

    Charlie

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