Just upgraded to hydraulic brakes. They rub?

jordan3949
jordan3949 Posts: 3
edited July 2015 in MTB beginners
Hello,

Ive recently upgraded my bike and now have hydraulic disc brakes (Clarks EXO). The pads are constantly rubbing on the disc, theres hardly any give between the pads. Are you supposed to 'wear them in' or should they be adjusted. If so how? Im not very familiar with hydraulics.

Many thanks.

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  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    Quick setup is to undo slightly the two mounting bolts, hold on the brake, tighten the mounting bolts and then release the brake. If that doesn't work look down the disc / pads gap and centre it up by eye to leave an equal gap each side.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Its the small clearance that makes disc brakes work well, a bigger clearance and they wouldn't work.

    A small amount of rub isn't unusual and as long as it doesn't stop the wheel spinning it's fine.

    Align calliper and bed them in.
    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.
  • jordan3949
    jordan3949 Posts: 3
    Thanks for the replies, will give that a go.

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