help please. i tried doing the paper method so my brakes will stop rubbing, but then my caliper isn’t centered. i tried reinstalling it over and over again but it didn’t work. the rotor isn’t bent, and it’s just the brake caliper
by RandomPerson668
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Loosen the posts that the brake is mounted on. You should be able to then adjust the entire brake until it’s centered to the rotor. Slowly tighten one down, then the other, check for clearance then snug down
Alternatively can you see if your brake pistons are pushed out completely on the side that’s being impacted? Causing one pad to rub as we see here
I’ve never had much luck with the “tricks” for centering the brakes. But one that alot of people have luck with is loosen the caliper bolts. Squeeze the brake lever, then tighten the caliper bolts. Works for some. But the one way I do it that works every time, but just takes longer. I loosen the caliper bolts. then spin the wheel, be very carefull not to get your fingers into the rotor. Then adjust the the caliper till you don’t get any sound our drag, then tighten the bolts. Takes longer, but like I said I’ve never had any luck with any of the other methods.