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03-03-08, 10:31 PM

You won't believe this. Just before taking the bike out I had a bash at sorting it myself. I found the spot where it was rubbing more than usual and got a large adjustable and gave it a very light bit of "flexing" or "manipulation" as I like to call it. Span the wheel at speed and slowly and it'd cleared! Ran the bike in first and second gear at different speeds and didn't see the caliper move at all. It was dark but with a torch magnifying the caliper onto the ground it didn't move at all. I'll check a bit more when it's daylight. Took the bike out and broke very gently and didn't feel anything unusual at all. Lovely. I wonder whether it'd been like that since I left the disc lock on it months ago. There are a few marks on the disc but I'm really happy with it. You'll have to have a quick looksie for me when I'm down Soho next. I suppose if it is all ok and I don't feel anything the marks will disappear.

Thanks fellas.

Case closed (Hopefully)

P.S. I promise not to panic at the first sign of trouble.

P.P.S. I bought that 17mm hex bit thanks Ian. I'm sure I'll be using it again so I rang the local tool shop and he had one. Less than a tenner.

03-03-08, 10:31 PM	#6
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Think I've warped my rear disc! Can they be skimmed? You won't believe this. Just before taking the bike out I had a bash at sorting it myself. I found the spot where it was rubbing more than usual and got a large adjustable and gave it a very light bit of "flexing" or "manipulation" as I like to call it. Span the wheel at speed and slowly and it'd cleared! Ran the bike in first and second gear at different speeds and didn't see the caliper move at all. It was dark but with a torch magnifying the caliper onto the ground it didn't move at all. I'll check a bit more when it's daylight. Took the bike out and broke very gently and didn't feel anything unusual at all. Lovely. I wonder whether it'd been like that since I left the disc lock on it months ago. There are a few marks on the disc but I'm really happy with it. You'll have to have a quick looksie for me when I'm down Soho next. I suppose if it is all ok and I don't feel anything the marks will disappear. Thanks fellas. Case closed (Hopefully) P.S. I promise not to panic at the first sign of trouble. P.P.S. I bought that 17mm hex bit thanks Ian. I'm sure I'll be using it again so I rang the local tool shop and he had one. Less than a tenner.