|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Squeaky roller brake (Shimano Nexus Inter 8)
As per the topic, the my read brake has started squeaking. Is this normal for
a roller brake? How do I fix it? Nice one |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Squeaky roller brake (Shimano Nexus Inter 8)
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Squeaky roller brake (Shimano Nexus Inter 8)
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Squeaky roller brake (Shimano Nexus Inter 8)
"chris French" wrote in message
They do need greasing with special grease, have you done that, It's what I would try first? I used these for ~8 years so I know their tendencies... ;0) Yes, it sounds like it needs grease. You'll find a small plastic cap about 3/16" (about 5 mm) diameter on the brake body - remove it and fill with decent grease, I never used a special type. These squirty 'guns' that take screw-in tubes are fine. I used to apply gunk until it was evident outside the body of the unit against the heatsink. When done, replace the cap. The brake may continue to squeal until the grease works in - I personally used to head for the steepest downhill, and power down it with my little finger just pulling the freshly lubed brake on (usually scaring the horses for miles with the racket). The subsequent heat (they generate a fair bit - beware!) seems to cause flow in the lubricant and stop the squeal. HTH Tim -- Sent from Birmingham, UK timdunne at blueyonder.co.uk 'God's electrician sparked up the heavens once again, heading northbound on the 7:10. And the lord said let there be commuters...' - Thea Gilmore Look, mum, an anorak on a bike! Check out www.nervouscyclist.org |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Nexus brake woes | [email protected] | Techniques | 15 | June 6th 05 03:45 PM |
Shimano brake cable recall | Mike Jacoubowsky/Chain Reaction Bicycles | Techniques | 13 | January 26th 05 11:12 PM |
SRAM Spectro S7 drum brake question. | Chalo | Techniques | 4 | September 13th 03 03:54 AM |
WTB: Campy brake levers- All Shimano goes. | Paul Kopit | Techniques | 7 | August 4th 03 02:07 PM |
*Edit Me* - New FAQ addition on brake squeal. | ant | Techniques | 1 | July 23rd 03 06:52 AM |