hissing sound from front disk

mattl80
mattl80 Posts: 80
edited February 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
hello guys, just got a new bike yesterday and went out on it for the first time. it has slx breaks which are working great but when i was cleaning the bike after my ride i noticed i kind of grind/hiss when i spin the front wheel.

the wheel seems to spin freely so i dont think its catching on the rota? not really sure what it is, could it just be some grit cought between the pads or somthing? should i be worried?

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  • peteandsoo
    peteandsoo Posts: 102
    take the pads out and clean them with a dry cloth or brake cleaner if you have it- do not use any detergents.
  • stu8975
    stu8975 Posts: 1,334
    Yes its, pretty common for grit and crap to get in there during cleaning and cause grinding noises, give them a good rinse, it will go away one they've dried out a bit.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    mattl80 wrote:

    the wheel seems to spin freely so i dont think its catching on the rota? not really sure what it is, could it just be some grit cought between the pads or somthing? should i be worried?

    if it is not catching then look to the hub for the noise.

    but it will just be the pads touching slightly.

    nothing to worry about and nothing to do.
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  • mattl80
    mattl80 Posts: 80
    cheers lads, helpful as ever! :)

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