Wheel Squeek

[Guest]

Hi,

 

I've noticed over the last few days that one of my wheels is squeeking as they rotate. (not sure which one as cannot tell with helmet on)

 

It only squeaks whilst accelerating or going along normally, not under braking.

 

What could cause this?

 

note: It's a brand new bike and had tyres changed recently.

 

I'm thinking brake pads rubbing? or is it a common thing with new bikes and will go away?

 

Advice appreciated before i go hassling dealer.

 

Thanks.

[Guest]

update, its the front wheel.

has to be brake pads, stops when i brake.

[Simon Davey]

3 hours ago, laughsatcats said:

update, its the front wheel.

has to be brake pads, stops when i brake.

 

There may be debris or grit trapped between the disk and pads. This could have happened when they refitted the wheel. 

Check the disk for scoring. 

[husoi]

I'm with @Simon Davey if the bike is new and needed new tyres, I can imagine how gentle you are with the brakes...

Remove the caliper, carb or brake cleaner spray should solve the problem.

If you want it done properly then use a brass brush with the spray to make sure it's cleaned as it should.

[Guest]

Thanks.

 

There is no scoring, i had a look.  But i shall look at youtube videos of removing a brake disc. Any good links on tools/method is best?

[Guest]

Also just looked on youtube and it says might be a bearing? is that likey on a brand new bike?

[husoi]

8 minutes ago, laughsatcats said:

Thanks.

 

There is no scoring, i had a look.  But i shall look at youtube videos of removing a brake disc. Any good links on tools/method is best?

You don't need to remove the disk

Usually just the caliper by undoing 2 bolts.

Not sure how good you are in repairs.

Make sure you press the pistons back so they don't come off and the pads fit when you put the caliper back.

Edited Monday at 22:50 by husoi

[Simon Davey]

Just now, laughsatcats said:

Also just looked on youtube and it says might be a bearing? is that likey on a brand new bike?

Not likely at all, but not impossible. 

[husoi]

Just now, laughsatcats said:

Also just looked on youtube and it says might be a bearing? is that likey on a brand new bike?

Not impossible but very unlikely.

Unless it's a Chinese crap bike...

[Guest]

33 minutes ago, husoi said:

You don't need to remove the disk

Usually just the caliper by undoing 2 bolts.

Not sure how good you are in repairs.

Make sure you press the pistons back so they don't come off and the pads fit when you put the caliper back.

i have literally no idea what i am doing, but looking to learn. So i shall look that up, thanks again.

[Guest]

But it does just sound like something rubbing with every rotation. I'll look at the brakes and if that doesn't fix it or i accidentally ruin the brakes i'l speak with dealer, they are super friendly and helpful.

[Capt Sisko]

Is it a squeak like a small rodent makes. If so, as it's a Chinese bike it could be that's it a reincarnation of mousy tongue.

[Hairsy]

57 minutes ago, Capt Sisko said:

Is it a squeak like a small rodent makes. If so, as it's a Chinese bike it could be that's it a reincarnation of mousy tongue.

 

Winner!!!!

[RideWithStyles]

10 hours ago, laughsatcats said:

Also just looked on youtube and it says might be a bearing? is that likey on a brand new bike?

Oh do I say it?…. 
If it’s a Chinese bike, then yes it’s possible.

 

it shouldn’t be doing this early but hey Ho its just what it is.

first check the brakes, most likely the pad hole is just kinked on the pin or sat poorly not resetting properly.

first clean the pads, pistons, pins, springs and mating contact surfaces.

Ensure the backing plate is of if required, add some grease on the back of the pads if needed.

 

Just a possibility- how ever long it’s been since you got it, this might be the duration of having to repeat this cleaning and service of this part from now on…add in if your using it in winter or rainy days will make it more frequent.

Edited Tuesday at 09:24 by RideWithStyles

[Mold]

It's probably the brake pads, I'm sure you know that by now though. I had new tyres fitted at M&S Newcastle and my rear wheel does the same. It was squeaking from the day I got the tyres changed but since you mentioned it, I never noticed it squeaking today! Maybe I'm used to it or it's gone, I'll have to make a mental note for next time I'm out on it.