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How Long Should a Bike Shop Repair/Service Last?

  • 13-11-2011 6:05pm
    #1
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey Chaps,

    A few months back I brought my commuter bike to a lbs as the rear disc was rubbing against the pad. I dropped it in, came back later and was all set to go when I noticed the problem hadn't been fixed. They took it into the workshop and after about 15 minutes I was good to go as it seemed to be fine. I did think that the brake lever seemed a little 'looser' afterwards, but I don't know if that was just me.

    I took the bike to the supermarket this afternoon and noticed that the disc is again rubbing against the pad. I don't do anything wild with the bike, it's to get me from home to the station and back- that's it.

    So how long should a repair/service hold out for? Is it worth my while going back or should I just think about replacing the rear disc and pad as the front set are fine.


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  • #2
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,417 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    disk brakes can go out of alignment fairly easy tbh (at least in my experience), what brand are they? hydraulic or mechanic? loosen the cps bolts (bolts holding the calliper down to the is mount or frame) and squeeze the brake lever tightly, then redo the cps bolts while holding the lever, if that doesnt work loosen the cps bolts and align the brake visually until theres clearance on either side of the rotor


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