Hot Weather and Wheels wont go round

Goldlude

Hi

Went to go for a ride today and the wheels wont go round as the pads are too tight to the disks. The adjustment on the handle bars is at full.

The bike was serviced a month ago, and they were asked to change the break fluid. Not really sure if this was carried out or not.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

nicklouse

push the pistons home.

if they will not then let some fluid out.

FunBus

I wouldnt say it's been hot enough here for the tempreture to affect the hydraulics on your bike. Do as above and push the pistons (pads) back into position. Pump the brake and if they stick on again, chances are the seals will be dry preventing the pistons from returning. A bit of brake fluid on them should do the trick - but this may mean returning it to the shop if you're not sure....

Goldlude

Thanks for the updates.

Will give it a go and see how far i get.

Cheers

paul20v

Did they change the fluid with the correct type
worth finding out as the wrong fluid will cause the seals to swell and sieze the pistons up .

Almightydutch

Also worth finding out if they overfilled the brake resevoir?

What brakes are they?

Goldlude

I will be checking things today as i have some time.

The breaks are Giant MPH3

nicklouse

http://www.wrower.pl/instrukcje/Giant/2 ... manual.pdf

try adjusting the pad clearance with the adjuster.

Goldlude

Hi Nick,
The adjusters are released as far as they can be.