Recent content by John F

7100 miles. Rear brake never had a noise problem

I've sorted out my noisy brake problem. Thanks for the advice. I took the caliper off, removed the pads then, after some effort with a large tyre lever, managed to wiggle the pistons out enouth to clean the edges with a cotton bud and disc cleaner. After applying some hydraulic fluid to the...

How many miles is reasonable before they are bedded in would you say?

THanks for all this. One further question: Can the pistons become stuck and if so what's the answer? I ask this because when I used a screwdriver to push back the pistons prior to replacing the pads, they did seem very stiff?

I've always used the original pads as replcement, but I note your suggestion. I'll try your second point again thanks. There is only a very slight catching between pads and rotor with no brake applied

1. I ensured cleanliness so don't think that's the problem 2. When assembling the 2 pads and the spring retainer clip prior to insertion I noticed (I think) that the pad surfaces were parallel pushed together, but when they were NOT pushed within the clip ready for insertion they were NOT...

I have an issue with my front Tectro hydraulic disc brake. On applying thw brake it works smoothly until slow speeds when it it makes a loud and sort of vibrating noise. It does pull the bike up perfectly though, but that noise! This is despite renewing both the rotor and pads with original...

This looks identical to my cheapo Amazon job. The problem is not the weight of an ebike (just take the battery off) The steel tubes lock together with plastic moldings with tightening clamps as above. Unfortuanetly, after no time at all, all the joints stop been completely lockable resulting in...

Looking for advive for a modestly priced flashing front light. My current one has a quick flashing mode rather than the slower flashing strobe light type which seem to be popular Anyone any views on the pros and cons on the different flashing modes?

I would not consider doing this because if you are going to stick ear buds in, then that would reduce your awareness of traffic sounds, which increases your vulnerability. Im a pensioner and I ride with a similar group. Those who like to constantly chat seem to me to be less aware of their...

But the cross sectional area of two bolts, which is greater than one, must be better at resisting the tensile force caused by my weight acting on the rear of the saddle (which is as far back as it can go because of my height)? Another depressing story for everyones deliberations from today...

Just invested in a torque wrench. Sticker on new post says 10n/m so at least I should get that right! Next action check out the bolt strength!

Just tested on a 17 mile ride, and the little screw has unscrewed about 2 mm on the back brake, but not at all on the front brake, so you were correct!