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Clunking sound when I brake?
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound.
The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
"Gooserider" wrote in message ... When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike Are your screws loose. No joke intended |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
On Mar 21, 11:50 am, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike My guess, uneven braking surface. |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
Gooserider wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Loose headset. |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
On Mar 21, 1:50 pm, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike Is there a dent in the wheel? You might not be able to see it easily, but feel it with your finger while spinning the wheel. |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
"Gooserider" wrote in message ... When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike I had this once and it was the joint where the rim is joined, slight difference in the surface. |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
On Mar 20, 9:50 pm, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Mike Brake hitting the rim seam, if it has one? If so, a little emery paper to make it smooth- |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
On Mar 20, 11:37 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
Gooserider wrote: When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Loose headset. That's certainly worth a look. Especially if there is an absence of grabbing or roughness in the braking action (as caused by an uneven seam, etc.). |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
"Bill Sornson" wrote in message ... Gooserider wrote: When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Loose headset. Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner! Yes, that was it. After you suggested this I checked the Park Tool website and they also described the problem as a loose headset. I followed their directions and now the problem is gone. Thanks, Bill. |
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Clunking sound when I brake?
Gooserider wrote:
"Bill Sornson" wrote in message ... Gooserider wrote: When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas? Loose headset. Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner! Yes, that was it. After you suggested this I checked the Park Tool website and they also described the problem as a loose headset. I followed their directions and now the problem is gone. Thanks, Bill. I always say "loose headset". It's my thing. :-) |
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