Squeaky Juicy 5.

wilkij1975
wilkij1975 Posts: 532
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi All

I have had some Juicy 5's now for some time and they have only just started to squeak. The thing I don't understand is that they are doing it when i'm just riding along and not pulling the brake. Is this normal as I thought most squeaky brake problems were when the brake was being applied?

Any help with what to do to stop this would be appreciated.

I know there are loads of squeaky brake posts but I couldn't find one with this particular problem.
Carbon 456

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so the pads are rubbing.

    check the front wheel for play.

    reset the caliper.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • bannedbiker
    bannedbiker Posts: 382
    nicklouse wrote:
    so the pads are rubbing.

    check the front wheel for play.

    reset the caliper.

    +1

    Could also be a warped disk.
    Giant Reign - now sold :-(
    Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
    DH8 - New toy :-)
  • wilkij1975
    wilkij1975 Posts: 532
    Tried aligning the calliper and the wheel is free from play. Will check the rotor though. Whats the best way to do this?
    Carbon 456
  • bannedbiker
    bannedbiker Posts: 382
    If its a standard disk (not floating) whip it off and lay it on a surface you know is flat.
    Giant Reign - now sold :-(
    Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
    DH8 - New toy :-)
  • 26 to Life
    26 to Life Posts: 194
    Try a bit of wd40.




    (no, not really, it's a cleaner not a lubricant...)
  • tjwood
    tjwood Posts: 328
    Possibly the pistons are a little gummed up with mud, brake dust etc, causing the pads not to retract properly.

    I make sure I clean mine whenever I wash the bike by working the brakes while applying the hosepipe followed by some brake-safe degreaser in and around the calipers, then wait a bit and hose off.

Categories