I am an idiot - possibly damaged disc brakes? (squealing)
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king_jeffers
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Hi Guys,
I'm a total idiot. I was heading out this morning and thought... hmmm the chain could prob do with some lubrication... so... I applied aerosol based lub from local bike shop. Stupidly I applied it everywhere and now the bike has a hellish squeal when I brake.
I've came home and washed the discs down but no joy, well... its not as bad but still sounds like a screaming banshee - any ideas how can I fix it?
Help!
I'm a total idiot. I was heading out this morning and thought... hmmm the chain could prob do with some lubrication... so... I applied aerosol based lub from local bike shop. Stupidly I applied it everywhere and now the bike has a hellish squeal when I brake.
I've came home and washed the discs down but no joy, well... its not as bad but still sounds like a screaming banshee - any ideas how can I fix it?
Help!
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remove pads. wash dics again a cycle disc brake cleaner is good.
fit new pads."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I did the same thing a few months ago by mistake i found that cleaning the rotors with nail varnish remover worked fine i also just gave the pads a scrub with a piece of sand paper.What if your dreams and fears existed in the same place? What if to get to heaven, you had to brave hell? What if everything you've ever wanted cost you everything you've ever achieved? Would you still go there?0
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meths on the pad sometimes can save themi ride a hardtail0
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Do I need to disassemble or just strip the disc as I spin it round?0
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Be easier to clean the rotors if they arent attached to the wheel but doesnt really make much differencei ride a hardtail0
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Will Snow wrote:Be easier to clean the rotors if they arent attached to the wheel but doesnt really make much difference
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King Jeffers wrote:Do I need to disassemble or just strip the disc as I spin it round?
I'd certainly take the wheel off before cleaning the rotor as i was playing around with my rear brake whilst spinning the wheel and did this :oops:What if your dreams and fears existed in the same place? What if to get to heaven, you had to brave hell? What if everything you've ever wanted cost you everything you've ever achieved? Would you still go there?0 -
Muttly1981 wrote:King Jeffers wrote:Do I need to disassemble or just strip the disc as I spin it round?
I'd certainly take the wheel off before cleaning the rotor as i was playing around with my rear brake whilst spinning the wheel and did this :oops:0 -
getonyourbike wrote:Muttly1981 wrote:King Jeffers wrote:Do I need to disassemble or just strip the disc as I spin it round?
I'd certainly take the wheel off before cleaning the rotor as i was playing around with my rear brake whilst spinning the wheel and did this :oops:
I was amazed at how common an injury this seems to beWhat if your dreams and fears existed in the same place? What if to get to heaven, you had to brave hell? What if everything you've ever wanted cost you everything you've ever achieved? Would you still go there?0 -
Muttly1981 wrote:getonyourbike wrote:Muttly1981 wrote:King Jeffers wrote:Do I need to disassemble or just strip the disc as I spin it round?
I'd certainly take the wheel off before cleaning the rotor as i was playing around with my rear brake whilst spinning the wheel and did this :oops:
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IPA to clean the disks0
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Muc off disc brake cleaner works well2019 Ribble CGR SL
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Ive heard that burning the contaminated pads off works well. Remove the pads and stick them in the oven on a high heat for a bit.Giant TCR
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rieko wrote:Ive heard that burning the contaminated pads off works well. Remove the pads and stick them in the oven on a high heat for a bit.I don't do smileys.
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