bendiazclegg Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 hello my foot brake is slightly loose, the bolt holding it to the frame is as tight as it can possibly go and yet it still has some side to side play ( a centimetre each way) would this make it fail its mot even if the bolt is tight and the brake works as intended ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendiazclegg Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 ps what can be done to sort it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 ps what can be done to sort it ? If the bolt is really tight, then it's likely that there's a spacer (thick washer) missing. I'd take the bolt out and pack it with washers to minimise the sideways play. Or get a new brake lever. Check out what parts are supposed to be there in a manual or parts list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 first of all post in the right section "pitstop" remove it and check for any signs of wear if its worn excessively then you may need to replace the lever and bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 first of all post in the right section "pitstop" remove it and check for any signs of wear it its worn excessively then you may need to replace the lever and bolt been placed in both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 not now it hasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The foot lever slides onto splines and the retaining bolt fits in a groove in the pivot on mine. I would suspect if yours is the same the pivot is loose and no amount of tightening the lever to a loose pivot wil tighten the pivot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendiazclegg Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 i took the brake of today and i saw that the side to side movement cannot be eliminated completely but will it prevent it from passing its mot, considering the brake works perfectly and the bolt is as tight as can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 i took the brake of today and i saw that the side to side movement cannot be eliminated completely but will it prevent it from passing its mot, considering the brake works perfectly and the bolt is as tight as can be So long as it's not likely to fall off, and so long as the brake works effectively and the looseness doesn't impede it's working in any way, I don't see how it could cause an MOT failure. An advisory maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredc Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If its only slightly loose you'll be fineHave a look here http://www.ukmot.com/bike_3-1.asp#Text_top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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