Robik Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi all,I haven't been on my bike for about 2 weeks now, when I hopped on it today I could not move the front wheel, it just doesn't want to rotate. I did notice that the last few times I got on the bike the front wheel was slightly stiff when first moving off, but then after about 100m of riding seemed to roll like normal. Could this be a siezed front caliper? Any advice on the following:(a) Quick fixes so I can get riding again next week then...(b) Longer term repairs to avoid this problem happening again in the near futureThanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyG Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yup, sounds like a caliper issues. Whip caliper off, pads out and give the pistons a bit of a clean up (or take it to a dealer to do the same if needs be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robik Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks GazzyG, i will most probs attempt this myself! Any tips and advice from the Pros out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 moved to the right section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robik Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sorry Stu forgot about the Pitstop section, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 More likely pads stuck to discs, if they,re sintered. Next time you park it, make sure they,re dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (a) Quick fixes so I can get riding again next week then... Take it off the stand and give it a hard shove forwards. Once the pads are free from the disc you should find the wheel works as intended.In future, just accept that leaving the bike standing for 2 weeks is likely to mean the pads stickOur works van doesn't move for the 6 months we're closed, so we have to drive it forwards and backwards for a good few minutes at the start of the season to free off the brakes! I imagine (some) fair weather riders have similar issues in the spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robik Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 After some pushing and pulling. Managed to free the pads from the disc. I have some Holt Brake Cleaner spray. Can I spray this on the discs and calipers? I assume this is safe to spray on the brake pads? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The answer is to ride it. Discs go rusty when stood. If left too long it can write discs off as you get pits where the pads are sitting.Put a few miles on it and they will soon clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 After some pushing and pulling. Managed to free the pads from the disc. I have some Holt Brake Cleaner spray. Can I spray this on the discs and calipers? I assume this is safe to spray on the brake pads? Thanks. Never used brake cleaner. Just ride it, they'll soon turn all shiny again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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