Warped Disk or poor brakes?

JaredUK
JaredUK Posts: 14
edited May 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Okay Okay so I'm guessing by now that you get used to questions where answers already exist, I have done a bit of searching but didn't find what I needed, but if there is already a post can you point me towards it. Cheers.

Right here's the jist, I bought an Giant XTC SX 2006 a year ago or so and I 'think' (being the operative word there) that I am having problems with my front and rear (not so bad) disk brakes (Giant standard MPH). Basically I have adjusted the pads (using the dial on the levers) so that they're as far open as possible, I have fiddled with the mounts trying to adjust them so I don't get lots of rub on the front rotors, BUT I still do. Now this is just plain annoying as I have to depress the lever quite far to get some real stopping action! Is this a case of heat warped rotors (I can visibly see rotor wobble) or a poor brake system? I'm finishing uni next week so I will be earning, so I'm not too fussed if I am going to have to buy new disk systems (If so I'm off to the gear advice forum).

Any advice or direction would be much appreciated, cheers. Jared.

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    if you have a look in the tech links sticky you will find 2 how to straighten warped discs.

    but first have a look to you hubs and that the bearings are in good condition.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • JaredUK
    JaredUK Posts: 14
    cheers, just checked out the sticky, will give that a try.