rustybay Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi there Can anyone heip me iam new to trials Both my brake dics are loose and move backwards and forwards,but the holding bolts are tight. Is this right? regards wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi there Can anyone heip me iam new to trials Both my brake dics are loose and move backwards and forwards,but the holding bolts are tight. Is this right? regards wayne A small amount of float is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 A small amount of float is correct. Like Pete says, a small amount of "float" is correct as it allows the disk to align in the pads when they contract. Even if the disk is a solid mount, like most rear disks, if you rock the bike forward and backward with the brake applied lightly, you will detect a small amount of movement and that is the pads moving slightly in the caliper housing. The front does the same thing. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybay Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Like Pete says, a small amount of "float" is correct as it allows the disk to align in the pads when they contract. Even if the disk is a solid mount, like most rear disks, if you rock the bike forward and backward with the brake applied lightly, you will detect a small amount of movement and that is the pads moving slightly in the caliper housing. The front does the same thing. Jon Hi Jon Thanks again for your help,you have put my mind at rest as I thought my hubs where worn. Ive got a biger problem broke my kickstart shaft to day. thanks again wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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