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I'm running a new set of XT brakes with Hope rotors. But the sidewards spacing between the calliper body and the Hope rotor floating studs (that connect the braking surface to the alloy carrier) is VERY tight. I'm talking about .25 - .5mm here.
The rotor and calliper don't actually fowl, and the wheel spins freely. But I've noticed slight scraping on the calliper body already after a couple of rides. That could be down to dirt (as the rides were very muddy) or possible flex in the wheel/rotor.
Anyway, as long as the wheel spins freely am I ok to assume this is safe to ride? or will I die a horrible death?
Anyone? 🙁
Not sure what the safe gap is, but I had the same issue so filed a small amount off the caliper with a needle file. Material is aluminium so only took a few strokes as was quite soft metal, left a 1mm-1.5mm gap
As he says ^ couple of mins with a file and you're sorted
Or a couple of ye olde IS brake shims under the caliper?
+1 needle file and 5 minutes, as lehutch says it's soft alloy so very easy going, touch up with black marker, sorted.
Hmm, I kinda wanted to stay away from a file, but I guess it might be inevitable...
Have a look at the track of the pads on the rotor. If there's an un-scrubbed bit at the top of the rotor, then there's no reason not to space it out with a washer or two.. And you get a % or two of free braking 🙂