A rubbing disc brake is a common problem, and even the slightest rub which might not really be slowing you down, can still be annoying. Regardless of the brand or model, this video will help you get rid of that pesky rub.
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Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Information
00:57 Diagnosis
02:54 Alignment Procedure
04:09 Additional Knowledge
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• Hex & Torque-Compatible Tools – https://www.parktool.com/category/hex-torx-compatible-tools
• Torque wrench – https://www.parktool.com/category/torque-tools
• Light to backlight the caliper
• Repair Stand – PCS-10 Home Mechanic Repair Stand – https://www.parktool.com/product/home-mechanic-repair-stand-pcs-10?category=Portable
Other portable repair stands – https://www.parktool.com/category/portable
For a text-based walk-through of this process: https://www.parktool.com/blog//hydraulic-disc-brake-alignment
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➤ More Disc Brake Repair Help:
• How to Replace Brake Pads on a Bike – Disc Brakes ▶︎ https://youtu.be/Xqw0SaZl-jo
• How to Replace a Disc Brake Rotor on a Bike ▶︎ https://youtu.be/SE9DJKXmIy8
• How to Align a Mechanical Disc Brake on a Bike ▶︎ https://youtu.be/NmqGeLNcVIg
• How to True a Bicycle Disc Brake Rotor ▶︎ https://youtu.be/O0c2Ez2v0PU
your post saved me a lot of time and money kudos to u
this only worked somewhat for me. i ended up doing the same process, but I added 2 thin pieces of cardboard on each side of the disk before doing it. I got rub until I used the cardboard. That fixed it perfectly.
Yeah the rotor is usually not completely straight (even new ones) you may never get the rubbing sound to completely disappear depending on how bad the rotor is out.
Bro for the second time all my brake fluid went all out and it also didnt work when i tried unscrewed the right screws, then tried other ones and brake fluid went all out.
apparently fixing brakes is the easiest thing ever, literally 3-4 minute fix. really appreciate the video, bike works great now
Not like old side mount! We used to have to use lots of different width washers
I followed all the tips on the vids and the other vids linked and I manage to get the rubbing to disappear but as soon as tighten the nuts to 7 or 6 or even 5, the rubbing comes back 😢
3:50 Once you turn the volume to zero, no more noisy breaks!
Genius! Why did I not think about this before!?!
Thanks. Great video.
Awesome. Mission accomplished my brakes no longer rub.