July 23, 200719 yr The front brake disc on my TXT 250cc 1999 has a bit of movement in it. I have just noticed this and thought it had just come loose, however, someone at a trial said it was supposed to be slightly loose and to leave it. Is this correct or should i tighten it so its solid with no movement. Any advice would be really helpful.
July 23, 200719 yr The front brake disc on my TXT 250cc 1999 has a bit of movement in it. I have just noticed this and thought it had just come loose, however, someone at a trial said it was supposed to be slightly loose and to leave it. Is this correct or should i tighten it so its solid with no movement. Any advice would be really helpful. I had the same question when I bought my GG 280 Edition 2002. The answer is - it is supposed to be that way - it is call a "floating disk". It is designed that way to allow for better alignment of the disk to the pads, for better braking. ["It's not a problem... it's a feature!] For Trials riding, in very low speed/tight turn situations, you will need to get into the habit of slightly dragging the front brake before you need to brake. That way the "slop" is already taken up. [i learned that from David Chaves at a Ryan Young Trials School (USA).] It has taken me a while to get used to riding that way, though. Dave S.
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