Hayes Stroker Ryde - Help Needed!
XTC2009
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I have a problem with my Hayes Stoker Ryde disc brakes. I've done some winter riding in the snow recently and ever since the last snowy ride the front brake has developed a habit of rubbing, and the more a brake, the more it bites; if I lift the wheel up and spin it by hand it doesn't spin. It stops. I don't understand it, but there is no gap between the rotor and the pads at all, but there is plenty of material left on the pads. :?:
A few months ago I fitted some new sintered pads, when my original pads wore down to the metal back plate after a particularly wet and slimy ride at Cannock Chase, and I had to push the pistons back into the caliper to fit the new pads as you do, but I had to let a bit of fluid out to get them all the way back in. No problems, until now.
I think that I will probably need to do a complete bleed to replace the fluid - could it be that some water has got in there and the extra volume of fluid is what's pushing the pistons out further than they should be? The fluid supposed to be hydroscopic or something like that, I think, so it's possible. Or is it that the sintered pads have done something to the brakes? I did manage to cook my rear rotor with them on a MTB Marathon in September.
I'm trying to train for some events this year, and this is one thing I don't need. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
A few months ago I fitted some new sintered pads, when my original pads wore down to the metal back plate after a particularly wet and slimy ride at Cannock Chase, and I had to push the pistons back into the caliper to fit the new pads as you do, but I had to let a bit of fluid out to get them all the way back in. No problems, until now.
I think that I will probably need to do a complete bleed to replace the fluid - could it be that some water has got in there and the extra volume of fluid is what's pushing the pistons out further than they should be? The fluid supposed to be hydroscopic or something like that, I think, so it's possible. Or is it that the sintered pads have done something to the brakes? I did manage to cook my rear rotor with them on a MTB Marathon in September.
I'm trying to train for some events this year, and this is one thing I don't need. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
Wobbly Cyclist
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sounds like you need to give the pistons a clean."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Sounds like dirty pistons, my rear ryde developed similar symptoms all i used was fenwicks, cotton buds and cleaned them. no they work a treat.
remove pads, pull lever slightly to expose piston clean with buds soaked in fenwicks push piston back in. repeat until they move smoothly.0 -
Thanks, I'll give that a try. Nice bike by the way, bones3027 - I have an XTC too.Wobbly Cyclist0
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Another thought whilst I'm on the subject of my brakes. The hoses are quite skinny in comparison to my old Giant MPH brake hoses, so the bike shop that fitted them used zip ties to hold them in place. Is there any alternative method of fixing the hoses to my frame, mostly to improve the looks, but also to save my paintwork?Wobbly Cyclist0
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have a look on CRC they've got some bits and pieces that may help.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/25156.jpg0
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Hayes recomend using IPA for all cleaning0
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What a mess! It was all the salt from the roads I think - even the pads were stuck to the callipers thanks to corrosion, so I'll be getting some replacements for those! I've got all but one of the pistons working again. The last one seems to be sticking, so I can't push it out to clean it. Any suggestions?Wobbly Cyclist0
