Binding front wheel
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Binding front wheel
Any tips or tricks to release a binding front wheel?? If I can help it I don't want to replace the whole caliper but I know I may have too.
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Re: Binding front wheel
Assuming it is the brakes binding:
Quite frankly given the age and use of these components it is better to replace. I did when I had a sticking piston, I would rather stop when I put my foot on the brakes.
Quite frankly given the age and use of these components it is better to replace. I did when I had a sticking piston, I would rather stop when I put my foot on the brakes.
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Re: Binding front wheel
Hello,
Controlled stopping is nice.
Brake calipers are so simple, reliable, not bad to fit, and relatively cheap
Good time to do the flexibles as well,
Bleed the whole system with fresh fluide..
Spray oil onto the handbrake cables...
Maybe even look at the rears..
Cordialement,
Controlled stopping is nice.
Brake calipers are so simple, reliable, not bad to fit, and relatively cheap
Good time to do the flexibles as well,
Bleed the whole system with fresh fluide..
Spray oil onto the handbrake cables...
Maybe even look at the rears..
Cordialement,
