The metal on metal rubbing is driving me insane. I’ve tried all the adjustment I can think to do. Ideas?
by WallaceWinston0079
The metal on metal rubbing is driving me insane. I’ve tried all the adjustment I can think to do. Ideas?
by WallaceWinston0079
4 Comments
I had the same isssue with odyssey brakes, ended up just disconnecting one of the tensioning springs from the arm. The other arm still pushes the brake off the rim when you release the lever. But it fully sorted the issue
I’ve never personally had to do it. But I know if the brake tabs aren’t perfectly straight this can happen. And you can add a small thin washer to the upper arm to raise it with zero issues
Looks like you have to add a little more spring tension to the arm closest to the phone. Note how it’s not pivoting as much? But first double check that your wheel is actually centered in the frame. That’s a classic rookie mistake I’ve seen too many times
I had a similar issue years ago and the cause, in my case, was slightly crooked brake mounts.
The bike shop offered to attempt to bend the mounts slightly. The shop had the tools to do this but they also suggested I first reach out to the manufacturer to see if they’d fix it first. Steel is fairly forgiving when bending but, obviously, there’s always a chance the frame will brake or crack.
In my case, the frame manufacturer bent the mounts to the proper angle without causing any negative side effects.
Hopefully yours has an easier fix.