New bike - Help needed with few issues!

Squillinossett
Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi guys,

Whyte 901 arrived today. Lovely bike, but two things...

1 - Front brake feels spongy at leaver, also creaks abit, maybe not bled properly?

2 - Rear rotor rubs, any ideas how to fix?

Cheers guys

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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Does it have avid brakes?

    Rubbing rear. Undo the bolts that point upwards a little, align the caliper better, and tighten back up.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Have you ridden it yet?

    Have you bedded the brakes in yet?

    Do the above.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Not ridden yet, will have a go at the weekend to bed in. Cheers for quick reply guys. Appreciated
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Squillinossett wrote:
    Not ridden yet, will have a go at the weekend to bed in. Cheers for quick reply guys. Appreciated
    Then there is no point in adjusting anything,unless the rotor are being pushed by the pads).

    But do go and play on it before the weekends ride as you may need to make an adjustment or two.

    Don't forget that the gers may need a tweak mid ride as well.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Its a grating noise, so the rotor is touching the pads, so I shouldn't adjust, just ride for a bit?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes, disc brake pads need bedding in to remove high spots and to get good consistent braking.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Squillinossett wrote:
    Its a grating noise, so the rotor is touching the pads, so I shouldn't adjust, just ride for a bit?

    I disagree, align it now anyway. Waiting is pointless. You might need to do it twice, but then you might not.
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