Used bikes

[RiderOnTheStorm]

These old bolts need to be replaced. You basically just need new M6 bolts in the correct length with their ajustement washers, also known as cup & cone washers. Don't forget the latter. They go under the bold head, and not between the frame and the post mount or the postmount and the caliper. Should look like this (example):

 

[Burner]

Right thanks, for that

Full service next week so I’ll look into where to buy the bolts from

 

[Burner]

Bikes had a good service, looks much better. Headstock , wheel bearings and fork service yet to do, by local bike man, then it’s ready to go!!

He’s done a great job

 

[Burner]

Hi all
Thought I would share problem I found today.
If you see above posts, the PO fitted saint brakes and they looked odd, with loads of washers.

So the brakes were making a horrible squeaking noise so I decided to change pads and rotors. Once new parts were fitted the front wheel wouldn’t turn and the rear caught slightly, and thought it was because the parts were new at first, but I noticed the disk was catching the actual caliper, so I had the use a washer as a spacer , this solved the problem and the wheels turn fine.



Hope this helps someone sometime

 

[jimbob]

Are they shimano 203mm disks when the mounts are for 200mm perhaps?

Bike looks great BTW. It's cleaned up really well - almost looks new!

 

[Burner]

Yes they are 203’s, that’s what they had in at evans or it was 180’s , the tech said they use the ones given.
The washer seems to work ok though.

 

[Burner]

Hi all
So I’ve had about 20-30 miles on the bike since i changed the brakes, bedded them in , and they have been sound, no squeaky brakes. Anyway got on it this morning and the squeak is back loud as hell , out of the blue, not been anywhere near it with oil or cleaner!

Front brake this , the rear is fine!, I’m thinking new piston kit maybe?

Any ideas??

 

[Burner]

Just thought
Do new pads on mtb need paste on the back like we use on cars ?, in sure brembo use a paste for disk brakes, it might be a cheap fix!

 

[TimC7]

Just thought
Do new pads on mtb need paste on the back like we use on cars ?, in sure brembo use a paste for disk brakes, it might be a cheap fix!

Copper slip grease and anti-squeal shims on car brakes. Personally I'd be very nervous of putting any grease on my MTB pads because of the heat potentially melting it under hard braking and getting it on the disk just when you don't need it . .

 

[Burner]

Yeh I’ve never used them on the mtb, but was wondering if it was a thing!