Disc Brake Not Centred
Alex 456
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I just fitted a Shimano SLX fromt disc brake to a Rockshox Recon fork. The caliper is not centred on the disc and rubs one side enough to stop the wheel after a copule of rotations when spun by hand.
This is not due to the pad centering, it seems more like the caliper not being aligned as the pad that is pushing against it is almost fully retracted. The disc is perfectly true as well.
As the disc is rubbing on the outer side of the caliper, it is not possible to use shims to centre the caliper as it would be if it was rubbing on the inner side.
Is this a situation where a mount would need to be faced? I actually thought it was just frames that needed this carrying out and not forks, but if anyone could fill me in or has any other suggestions it would be really appreciated.
I tried taking a photo, but it didn't come out very clearly at all.
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This is not due to the pad centering, it seems more like the caliper not being aligned as the pad that is pushing against it is almost fully retracted. The disc is perfectly true as well.
As the disc is rubbing on the outer side of the caliper, it is not possible to use shims to centre the caliper as it would be if it was rubbing on the inner side.
Is this a situation where a mount would need to be faced? I actually thought it was just frames that needed this carrying out and not forks, but if anyone could fill me in or has any other suggestions it would be really appreciated.
I tried taking a photo, but it didn't come out very clearly at all.
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Is the caliper as far over as possible?
Normally just undo the caliper bolts, squeeze the lever and do up the bolts with the lever held.
If it cannot move over any further then space over the caliper with some washers unless it is PM in which case I'm stumped.0 -
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Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Thanks - will have a look tonight and try what is shown in the picture.0
