checking brakes and preping for MOT

[borgy95]

had a couple questions ahead of my MOT... what kibnd of checks might you guys do to help up the odds of a first time pass?

Then my main question... it may be absolutely nothing but still... i noticed it properly yesterday when the bike is off and i push it (so probably all happens when im driving) i hear a ever so slight 'scratching' sound. It seems to come from the brake pads and disc brake running on my front wheel? is there a way to get the brake pads to have a wider resting distance between them? because surely this is gonna cause alot of unecessary wear? or maybe it is a result of wear?

the brakes work fine when in use...

[Stu]

nothing to worry about its normal

if the pads where to be wider you would need more lever travel to operate them and you will get less bite and probably not stop

[borgy95]

oww thats good to hear wonderful!

[Ingah]

As long as the wheel is spinning freely you've nothing to worry about. I'm sure i vaguely remember asking a similar question when i was new to disc brakes

Regarding MOTs... you may not believe it but most common failures are absolute basics like lights and indicators not working! I'd go through the MOT section step by step in my Haynes manual if i were worried about failing but in absence of that would be making sure the basics were all covered (e.g. chain tightness correct, tyres have enough tread, brake pads aren't worn out - all the stuff they can check visually as that's all an MOT is) and otherwise crossing fingers.

[borgy95]

brilliant thanks. ended up passing no probs. the guy was great , even let me go through it with him and actually adjusted my rear brake pedal travel distance for me, so its sweet now.

guys owns like 32bikes so is a proper enthusiast. i'd highly recommend him as he does more than just mot's... dove garage, burghfield. chaps name is shaun.