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Brake calliper question

  • 17-01-2014 11:06pm
    #1
    Amprodude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    Can someone tell me why one brake pad on my back wheel is slighty on tyre and I can't move it lower as I can't adjust it any lower than what it is at.

    What can I do to fix this ?


    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Is the wheel sitting properly on the dropouts? Is the brake centered on the wheel?


  • #3
    Amprodude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Amprodude


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Is the wheel sitting properly on the dropouts? Is the brake centered on the wheel?

    Brake is centered. Wheel seems fine on dropouts.


  • #4
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    Is it worn down too much?


  • #5
    Quigs Snr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,201 ✭✭✭Quigs Snr


    Maybe the frame is designed for mudguards and you need to get a "long reach" caliper ?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-r650-dual-pivot-57mm-drop-brake-caliper/


  • #6
    happytramp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭happytramp


    Trim a bit off the upper edge of the pad or you'll wear through the tire in no time.


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  • #7
    Amprodude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Amprodude


    Fixed the problem lads after few hours. My wheel wasnt on correctly. My fault for not seeing it sooner. One of the springs on the skewer was turned wrong way around and when i discovered it and changed it around the wheel popped in correctly. I had the cable disconnected off the calliper and i even took the calliper off bike. Reassembled everything, fine tuned brakes and pads and its now working the way it should be.


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