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By *entleman.k OP   Man
over a year ago

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Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rear discs are normally quite cheap tbf

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By *unglebook40Man
over a year ago

hull


"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now. "

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to fit a spring between the pads on the race bike to keep the pads off the rear disc

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By *entleman.k OP   Man
over a year ago

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Disc and pads ordered slightly sticking on the caliper, easy fix, just got to wait for the parts to arrive now,then retest.

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By *entleman.k OP   Man
over a year ago

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"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking "

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By *unglebook40Man
over a year ago

hull


"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking "

Jobs a good un!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking "

What he said....... And a little bit not sexy talking about bike break downs

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By *unglebook40Man
over a year ago

hull


"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking

What he said....... And a little bit not sexy talking about bike break downs "

Bikers ride better

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By *edonistsatplayCouple
over a year ago

Portsmouth, North Brittany, France


"Bike failed its mot today, rear brake disc has hairline cracks, so won't be going for any rides till its fixed, on the search for disc and pads now.

Theres usually a reason, usually heat that cracks discs... I'd also make sure that it's not binding on the disc before fitting new parts. Good chance the rear caliper may be seized or sticking

What he said....... And a little bit not sexy talking about bike break downs

Bikers ride better "

Depends on the suspension, damping and rebound.....

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester


"Disc and pads ordered slightly sticking on the caliper, easy fix, just got to wait for the parts to arrive now,then retest. "

as it's gonna be all apart, might as well do the calliper seals while you're at it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi totally off thread but is calne bike show still happening

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By *entleman.k OP   Man
over a year ago

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"Hi totally off thread but is calne bike show still happening"
thought this was in July, unless they have a late show as well.

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