How To Stop Your Disc Brakes Rubbing
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2013
- Disc brake rub may feel like a bit of a drag but normally it can be solved with two simple methods.
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Disc brake rub can normally be solved using a couple of simple methods. Using a set of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, we show you how to solve disc brake rub. The methods and tools are generally the same across disc brake manufacturers and models.
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7 years later this video is still helping people like me. Thank you! Not only did I fix my bike but it boosted my confidence and put a smile on my face saving money. Thank you GCN
Yep it feels good mate, I so thought this would go terribly wrong. Will do this again if needed, Happy!
same!
God bless this man!
9 years later... first solution worked first time, didn't even need to repeat. Big ups
exactly 😁 indeeeed
first method worked like magic. Thank you for this!
Absolute life saver
Absolute life changing. The first method worked for me after a few tries.
Thumbs up for all the info you presented in less that 2 minutes!
I spent half an hour watching videos on how to adjust disc brakes and fiddling with my bike to no avail, this one was bang on and 1 minute to watch 1st method, under 1 minute to try it on the bike and fixed perfectly! Thanks very much.
Lionel Barkman Yup, same result for me! Worked like a charm.
in my case it made it worse lmao
Bleeded my breaks for the first time, created a huge mess but I learned a few things. Besides the oil needed replacement.
Played with my pistons as well (sadly with a metal butter-knife ;() and cleaned it a tad as well.
Nothing worked.
Asked my mom to bring me my toolkit when she visited me recently in my dorms.
But then:
Played with the calipers as recommended in this video and I can finally ride my bike again, that solved my problem.
Thank you very much. Next ride I'ma cheer for you GCN, aight dope.
Thought I had a bent rotor…watched your video and fixed in two minutes, amazing! Thank you for the great advice, straight to the point.
First method worked for me! But not until I had my front wheel ELEVATED. I tried it a couple of times with my bike on the ground, and the rubbing got worse. The second I stood my bike up on its back wheel to keep the front wheel elevated, worked like a charm!
8 years later and your video is still helping people. The first fix worked for us as well. Thank you.
Your 30 seconds explanation for the first step is much better than watching the entire video of ~10mins for the same problem on another youtube channels. Thanks for saving our time. Solved my problem :)
First method was the same for me - worked like a charm! Had this issue on a brand new bike built by Halfords. Panicked a bit but this was a nice easy fix. Thanks guys as always! 😎
My commencal came like that too and I also panicked as I’m a first time owner, I thought it was something more serious lol
My Halfords bike has been having a few issues aswell
same, literally right now adjusting brakes
Thanks so much! I’ve been frustrated with this issue for a long time. Such a simple fix! Great job!
Wow step one fixed my problem after 3 adjustments. .. thanks awesome video... I'm now subscribe
You legend. Changed pads, oil, everything and still squeaked. Centred the caliper and wheel spun again like a dream. Thanks
I am a beginner mtbiker, and after seeing your video on how to fix a front disc brake from rubbing the 1st time/try I actually surprised myself. Excellent info. Hope to see more in the near future.
1st fix worked perfectly for me. Thank you so much for such clear instructions and a well shot video.
Omg. After 10 mins of trying to make minor tweaks to how the wheel hub quick release was, and making it better/worse/way worse, the first attempt at your first fix worked perfectly. THANK YOU!
This is the absolute best video for disc break problems. I'm super thankful for the information here.
I don’t know how I’m God’s name the first method worked for me. I’m going to bed.
10 years layer this video still help peoples like me . Thank you!
Tried it on front and rear disc brakes and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much!
Excellent video! The first fix did the trick for my issue! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and helping others save some cash!!
Thanks for the comment Jennifer!
Second one worked for me. Thank you so much. I didn't even have to remove the pads. On my brakes, the pistons are slightly proud of the pads and I could get my tire tool on the edge to push them back. Awesome video. Thanks again.
Quick, clear, great video! THANK YOU
The first method fixed my brake disc issue on the first try. Thank you for this super helpful and straight to the point video!
OMG! 10 years later and like many others, this video helped me out in less than 2 minutes!!! TY GCN!!!!
Worked an absolute treat after I changed my rear wheel I had very loud brake disc rub and this solved it instantly in 1 minute! Thank you 🙏
Dan that first fix is a complete result. Saved my ride tomorrow. Cheers! 7 years later!!
I love this channel! 1st Solution worked! Thanks so much!
Top work good chaps. saved me a trip to the bike shop as the rubbing was really starting to annoy me :)
So easy and simple fix. Thankx mate, great explanation!
Thanks for the video! I have Avid Elixir 3 Disc Brakes and your first step adjustment fixed the most annoying problem I have had for some time. Thanks!
Thanks for this video the first trick worked beautifully for me. I detached the line, loosened the screws, attached the line on extra short, held the break down firmly while tightening the screws, and readjusted the break line to an okay length. Now my break works properly :D
8 Years and this method is still effective. Thanks GCN, you saved me some money
Thanks very much, Dan!
A simple fix, but made all the difference in the world!
Thank you for this video!! Managed to fix my disc brake rub at the side of the road. Lovely stuff
good video. good quality. no fluff (except the wub wub "music"...forgivable). helped me out.
Just wanted to say thanks, helpful video and very concise. Brakes were playing up having just got my bike out of storage and now fixed and funning smoothly.
Thank you so much, it's been annoying me for weeks. Thank you again for the simple (yet effective) video!
Great help on this video. Was able to adjust disc brakes using first option and it took less than five minutes. Thanks
Cheers guys this worked perfectly after I replaced my tyres and the brakes started rubbing. Saved me money taking it to a shop 👍
Every tip worked. Thanks again and keep them coming.
Awesome video. Method 2 did the trick for me and saved me a lot of time. I never would have figured that out on my own.
Wow first method, one try and it did it. Thank you so much!
Much appreciate the info. I just received my Feedback Pro-Elite Bike Repair Stand and noticed my front rotor was rubbing. This video was extremely helpful, Thanks.
This video is more helpful than 40% of the bike shops in my town. One told me I had two bent rotor (both straight out of the package). Went home, applied step 1, then step 2, then step 1 again, and poof--quiet as a mouse. If anyone else is having troubles, be sure to put the bike on a stand or flip it upside down while you work.
Read this if none of these are working!! Tear two tiny pieces of thin cardboard from literally anything you can find i used a cigarette pack LOL put them at either side of the break disc inside the break pad so it is alligned while you tighten it and WALA!!
Cheers, this was the best one tbh
Spectacular! Ordered a Breezer Radar Expert on the internets and had to put the front brake on the frame. On the first ride, I was greeted with an annoying rhythmic "tick-tick-tick" that I traced to the rotor. Took 30 seconds to sort out after watching this. Thanks!
This is the most frustrating problem. Your tips worked thank you! Had to adjust the callipers a tad but got there in the end
You guys are awesome! Fixed my rubbing rotors after changing some tires!!
Love these videos. Quick fix minor problems with ease!
I am so grateful to stumble upon this 10-year-old video. The first method worked like a charm. I had a new bike with a major disk rub, and wallah, it's fixed!
Thanks for the tips, the first one especially. Getting back to rim brakes with the road bike, and getting back to speed on those, has help to orient me for the disk brakes on the other two. I was letting that slide (the rubbing) on one of those for the rear wheel for way too long.
You guys are the best. Worked flawless.
Thanks GCN! That was so helpful!
The first method worked with Mechanical disc brakes. Worked straight away. Thanks mate.
Watching this saved me a lot of frustration and a trip to the bike shop. Thanks.
All informations what I need in 2 minutes video. You rocks and saved me trip to bike shop. Cheers!
This sorted it out perfectly on my new bike, first one with disc brakes. I was going to take it back to the shop to fix it at the weekend but I now know how to look after them in future.
Thank you kind sir. Fixed my brake rub issues within 3 minutes of watching the first 45 sec of the video!!
omg thank you!! simple and straight forward and worked like a charm
Method 1 worked first time. Great stuff! Thanks guys
perfect. Just did the un-tighten and tighten while pressing the back brake. It worked by just doing one of the bolts only. Thank you!!!
Woo-hoo, this fixed my issue! Thank you so much for making it easy to understand!
Perfect! First tip did the trick and will save me a lot of strain on my 60km ride tomorrow. Thanks!
2024 and you just helped me with my new bike,front disc was rubbing pretty good. Now it's almost perfect,thank you!.
a pleasure! Happy riding!
Did technique #1 on mechanical disc brakes. Worked great! Thank you :)
Fixed my rubbing break problem! That constant rub and squeak was going to push me off a ledge!! For those where neither method works, do a combination of both. That’s what worked for me. I first reset the brake pistons (without removing the brake pads), then I put the wheel back in place (don’t touch the brake lever yet). Then follow the first tip where you loosen the bolts on the caliper and pull the brake lever. The brake lever should be really loose at this point, tighten the bolts again. After that you might have to pull the lever a few times to get the pistons extended the right distance. Not only did it get rid of the squeak, my braking force and brake lever are very tight again. Like new!
First method worked like a charm. Thanks GCN
Awesome info! Fixed front wheel rubs! Thanx for this. Saved me some anxiety.😆
Think my back disk is slightly warped since it has a light rub on a small spot. Did a little careful bend to straighten and has less noise.
After 10 years, this video was invaluable. New bike and the wheel is now spinning smoothly. Thanks!
1st method worked like a charm, thanks GCN!
Thanks. The first method resolved this issue for me on 2 different bikes!!
Wow this worked right away and is so simple of a fix. Thanks!
Brilliant, thanks Dan. Step one worked like a charm!
Thank you this is my first time working with hydros and u just helped me thank you
Learned a valuable and simple skill. Thanks!
Very helpful indeed, thanks so much for sharing
Quick and easy! Very nice video.
i tried the first solution on my Trek 7.2FX, fixed it within a minute.. thanx GCN!
Thank you for the video, the first one did the trick. Was going to take it to a shop, luckily foind found your video. Cheers mate 👍
Excellent tutorial. Mine were a bit different on a 2015 Stance 27.5 0. They lacked the little holder your pads were in, but same concept. Thanks.
Many thanks. I'm amateur(ish) and I wasn't sure how to rectify this until I watched this video. It was easy to follow and it solved my issue.
Resetting the calipers did the trick. Thanks. I'm totally stoked.
Thank you man this was helpful got a really good deal on a bike a couple of day ago and had the same problem, and was thinking of returning the bicycle thinking it was something and this worked at the first method
New bike and was tempted to go back to the shop. Saved myself a journey with the slacken the mount tip. Had to do it a couple of times, But absolutely no rub whatsoever. Thankyou!!!!!
Thanks for this. While checking my bikes prior to heading into Vancouver for a ride, I found a a nasty squeal. Thanks to you it's fixed.
whoa!!! this helped me a lot. thanks GCN!!!
thank you so much, the first part of the video solved my problem!
Your video helped out a lot. Thanks!
Thanks mate, ny front wheel works like a charm. I did the first fix once and that did it! Cheers!
Thank you from a newbie cyclist that just picked up riding due to the pandemic! My brakes are happy again!
Oh you sneaky GCN! You guys are spying on me! This happened to me yesterday. I'm gonna bring my bike close to my computer so I can fix this. Thank you!
Great, thanks. 1st method worked perfectly and sorted problem
Just used the first method on my bike successfully! Much appreciated!!
This video was very helpful and straightforward got my rubbing disc sorted in 2 mins
thank you guys that help out so much my disc brake was rubbing pretty nasty sound and know its perfect
2 minutes and it fixed my problem! Thank you!
That was awesome! I just had to adjust my axle as well. Thanks
Great video and such an easy fix!
This worked perfectly... I initially thought the problem was a warped rotor.... 2 minute job and working perfectly... I didn't realise how much rub there was... Cheers guys