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03-07-2016, 11:56 AM
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Good news... I'm still alive.. Hurray
So, after my diy last week I've been out for a spin over Ashbourne, and everything seems fine that I've and my hands on except for the brakes.
They make a grinding grinding noise, more so on the rear, and at low speed ie when coming to a stop. Should I ignore it and carry on? They function as they are supposed to. Also, there us a weird "woowing" noise... I have no idea where it's coming from, but seems more noticeable when you come off the throttle. ?? |
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03-07-2016, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Beachtown
Bike: M900
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As with anything safety related it would be prudent to find the cause before riding again as the consequences don't really bear thinking about. Quote:
Sorry, a little harsh maybe but I couldn't resist 
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03-07-2016, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
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No, grinding is not good. Something not right. I wouldn't ride it again until you find out what the problem is.
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03-07-2016, 03:08 PM
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Ha ha flip. I was even more surprised. I really don't trust myself. The neighbors must of thought I'd got a new electric bike... Normally I'm BRRAAAAPPPPPP BRAAAPPPPP.
It seems safe(ish). I'm not really sure what the problem might be. I might just loosen and refasten everything brake related :-/ |
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03-07-2016, 04:33 PM
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Bockloks
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London
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It may seem safe until it suddenly doesn't.
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03-07-2016, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
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.......Get a man in.....
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03-07-2016, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stockbridge
Bike: M900
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Brakes are not something to take a Darwinian approach to.
Experiments could end badly.
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04-07-2016, 07:04 AM
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I also have a similar sound Davkyt, the wooing you describe. No idea what it is either but also seems to be off throttle. More noticeable when blipping the throttle at idle.
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04-07-2016, 10:42 AM
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It was there before. It just seems more noticeable now...
The only thing I can think it might be is perhaps the rear brake carrier is not 100% square to the wheel. I'm going to slacken the wheel later, give the carrier a bit of a jimmy and see if that fixes it. Also the pads were looser than I expected... But I have no idea how loose "normal" is.. |
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18-07-2016, 11:53 AM
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I have found the wooing noise.
It's the brake pads lightly touching the disc.... I guess I'll just have to deal with it |
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18-07-2016, 12:07 PM
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It could just be the carrier bobbins sticking - brake cleaner and old toothbrush then rotate them
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18-07-2016, 01:20 PM
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Which part is the carrier bobbin?
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20-07-2016, 06:52 PM
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Round things in the front disc
Fit between the outer rim and inner carrier Probably about 10 of them (guess) |
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