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Hughesatron
| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 10:31 pm: |
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I replaced my front rotor after 40k miles with a new (used) rotor that came from a firebolt. The brake pulsing is completely gone and the bike is great under brakes. However, the calipers don't seem to be adjusting to the new brake thickness. When I pull on the brake lever, the lever travels much farther than it used before it touches the rotor. Anyone have this issue before and know how to resolve it? I feel like these should automatically adjust to the caliper thickness. The brakes work great, but I have to pull the lever half-way in before it actually touches the rotor. I'm just looking for a way to adjust this such that when I start to pull in the lever, it hits the rotor much quicker. |
Natexlh1000
| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 10:59 pm: |
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The calipers should do as you say and stay near the surface of the rotor. The only things that come to mind is if there is a bubble in there or if the rotor is wobbling a bit to push the pistons out. I would suggest jacking up the front end and giving the wheel a spin while looking at the pad to disk clearance. |
Hughesatron
| Posted on Friday, April 20, 2012 - 04:14 pm: |
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The pad to disk clearance looks fine. I'm still looking for a solution. I may just bleed the brakes and hope that fixes it. |
Uly_man
| Posted on Friday, April 20, 2012 - 04:36 pm: |
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I know what it is? And the fix is $29.99 payable via PayPal. |
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