Front brakes binding

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  1. timmy twoshoes

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    Hi all
    Since I've fitted new front brake pads to my Blade they seem to be binding on. Though there doesn't seem to be a problem when I'm braking it's slowing the bike down fairly quickly when I throttle off. Should I of bled them ? Or am I missing something else.
    There was quite a bit of salt corrosion on the calipars, could this cause the pads to stay forward and not return?
     
  2. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    in short, yep. Also, did you check the calipers slide freely on the pins?
     
  3. IcarusGreen

    IcarusGreen Elite Member

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    A good strip down and cleaning of the callipers should sort it by the sounds of it.
     
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  4. timmy twoshoes

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    Looks like a full strip down tomorra if the weather good. Wish I had a garage
     
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    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    Same here mate. Crap innit?
     
  6. timmy twoshoes

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    Well stripped them down today, cleaned all the crud off. Put copper slip on the back of the pads, greased the pins so the pads move freely. Bleeded the brakes added new brake fluid. Wheel spins but stops in the same place every time. I think the left hand disc might be warped slightly.
    Does anyone have 1 spare disc for sale ?
     
  7. BLAGGERS

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    Oooh, bad result fella. If funds allow swap the pair for some bling wavy discs?
     

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