Disk brake problem please help! I am new

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MrNice

New Member
Hey people,
I just got a second hand bike from a mate and apparently all the parts a quality parts,
the problem I am having is, I was just messing about and done a pretty huge drift (slide),
now my bake disk brake makes this annoying noise and wont spin properly.
I have tried adjusting the pads but the screw (adjuster) has been rounded so allen key wont fit.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
 

Globalti

Legendary Member
Maybe your slide has displaced the rear wheel, which is now out of line causing the disc to rub. Loosen the QR with the bike standing upright or upside down and re-tighten.

Skids are for kids, especially out on the trail where skidmarks cause trail erosion and get the rest of us a bad name.

Welcome, by the way.
 

Angelfishsolo

A Velocipedian
Mechanical or hydraulic brakes? A photo of the rear set up would be useful.

First thoughts are a buckled wheel / rotor or a bent calliper. A rounded off allen bolt can be turned if you are able to cut a groove into it with a hacksaw (thus treating it like a screw)
 
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