Brake friction

[okbeast]

Is there anything I can do save from taking the brakes off get this thing to roll better? It's got all new bearings in the carrier and front hubs, so the only thing I can think keeping it from rolling is the brakes. It has fairly new pads all around and the rotors don't seem too warped.

[Bill]

I dont think its supposed to be that tight,mabey your calipers need to be taken apart and regreased.The two bolts that the caliper slides on could have dirt in them.

[csrmel]

the only areas that it can bind are

1. warped rotor. take the rotor to an auto parts store or machine shop. most will check them for free for warping.

2. sticking slide pins as someone else mentioned. you can remove the pins wire brush them, grease them and reinstall them to work like new.

3. caliper piston. if this is sticking then its time for new calipers or time to pull them apart, clean with a mini caliper hone (a standard automotive drum brake hone works perfect). clean the rest of the caliper too including the piston. don't forget to lube the p[iston before installing it back in the cylinder. you need to use a brake grease spesfic to brakes. usually you can buy a little blister pack for 99 cents at most automotive stores. DO NOT USE REGULAR GREASE. some people have luck using brake fluid instead of grease. but i perfer to do it the right way. and its only costs 99 cents more to do it the right way.

 

check these 3 things and you will have brakes that work like they are brand new.

[okbeast]

Alright i'll try those next time im home. thanks for the advice fellas