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My brakes have taken to emitting a deepish juddering noise when I stop. Sometimes they squeal, but this noise is a lot deeper - the only think I can liken it to is a truck horn.
What's causing it? The pads are clean, but i changed them anyway and it still does it.
What could it be?
Sounds like theyr'e GOOSED!
I'll get me coat. Sorry.
is this on a mavic crossride rear wheel?
Misalignment, something worn, something loose, spoke tension?
spokes fine, nothing looks worn - not sure about misallignment (one pad has always seemed more over than the other), everythings tight
Mine did this when my Hope bearings needed replacing, changed bearings & no more brake induced chewbacca.
both brakes?
yeah both. Different pads on each
avid brakes?
juicy 3s yeah
The Juicy 3 on the rear of the bike I was riding last night was doing it. I centred the caliper and made sure the bolts were all tight and it disappeared.
I was also put a bit of grease on the back of the pad, ie the interface between he piston and brake pad.
Hmm, mine did that for a while and have heard others say the same.
I cleaned the rotors with meths, cleaned around the pistons with a bit of brake fluid on a tooth brush, dried and recentered it. They were fine after that but never really got to the bottom of what it was.
Mine only ever honk if I get contaminants on them. Sometimes takes a few cleans to get it all off.