grabbing your brake to center it won’t always work since even new rotors aren’t completely straight…
@nolixss694
Жыл бұрын
Whats the solution?
@kwizmon
Жыл бұрын
Always worked for me.
@endurogod5230
Жыл бұрын
May not always work the first time, but it works
@notparanoid912
Жыл бұрын
@@nolixss6941)Spin IT 2) Brake slowly 3) thighten both Bolts a bit while holding that break 4) repeat 1-2 to ceck it 5) thighten IT fully with the Breaks apllied.
@miffachan123
Жыл бұрын
@@nolixss694 rim breaks
@mova_2020
Жыл бұрын
3rd one was genius! And I think it will work for ANY condition
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
It does! Works every time…
@NipponNostalgicTV
Жыл бұрын
It's just number 2 with extra steps
@Finnspin_unicycles
Жыл бұрын
Not much difference to number 2, except the pistons are pushed back a bit. A few lever pulls and that is gone.
@craigjohnson2009
Жыл бұрын
I use method 3 although I have had to use 1 on magura.
@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo
Жыл бұрын
The tip I want to share with people is to tighten the screws slowly , because torquing the screws too fast can actually shift the caliper
@ShamusM-op1iv
5 ай бұрын
Awesome video, Dude!! Unlike so many tech help videos on YT, you get STRAIGHT TO THE SOLUTION!! Well done!!
@cheesetoast99
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! the paper + resetting the pistons worked perfectly!
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
Music to my ears!
@JeanFrancoisDesrosiers
Жыл бұрын
3rd is the only one that work any type of calipers, including single-side pistons.
@Niala8419
Жыл бұрын
2nd method works for me every time. The key is to hold the brake!
@MB-ek1ub
Жыл бұрын
Very useful!. If your pistons do not retract symmetrically, #2 does not work. In that case #1 or #3 are required.
@braviux
5 ай бұрын
Awesome tips man.. thank you!!!!
@TopToBottomMTB
5 ай бұрын
Cheers!🤜🏼🤛🏼
@meme-uo5yu
Жыл бұрын
I can only ever get the 1st one to work. Use a torch and hold it behind the caliper and eyeball it lol
@Likeaworm
Жыл бұрын
Most of the time its the disc warping. They sell a disc truing tool on Jenson for 4 bucks. Works like a charm
@lyssanch3096
Жыл бұрын
disc trying tool? you mean putting it on the ground and hitting it with a hammer 😎
@hexy3084
Жыл бұрын
I use a caliper guide which is 2 super slim metal plates that curve in radius with the disc. It's kind of like a flick knife with 2 metal thin blades. It's step 2 with step 3 idea but no need to remove the caliper.
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
Nice! I should find one of those!
@benpc1794
Жыл бұрын
So effectively a set of feeler guages?
@modevans3569
Жыл бұрын
@@benpc1794 or shims
@johnlawrenceoliveros7861
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you homie
@TopToBottomMTB
2 жыл бұрын
No worries!!
@tammy7098
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had this problem and none of these methods worked because the resetting position of the pistons after releasing the lever had moved much closer inward leading to the problem! So I had to take the pads out and push the pistons outward and into the machines, so after putting in the pads there were more free space between the pads and the rotor and the problem went away fortunately.
@luisrvf
Жыл бұрын
You've changed my life with the 3rd
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
🤜🏼🤛🏼
@MikeZablo
5 ай бұрын
The third method works like a charm .. just experiment with thickness of the paper..thx 😎👍🏻
@Finnspin_unicycles
Жыл бұрын
No reason for 3 on modern (pistons on both sides) brakes. I'll use the first if I want to do it "properly", especially with 4 piston brakes it's best so that the caliper really is square to the disk. If you have a lazy piston, grabbing the brake and tightening can make it not square and centered. But I use it to just get the brake to stop rubbing while I'm on a ride.
@lukashodgson
Жыл бұрын
I use method 1 or 3 because hose routing rarely allows the (unclamped) caliper to rest parallel to the rotor.
@YouTubeOdyssey
10 ай бұрын
Hydraulic brakes are supposed to have a wobble on the disk, to push the caliper back a bit after applying brakes.
@JustCallMeDavid
Жыл бұрын
I used all kind of methods and all have failed, but the paper method is the best. Thanks 💪
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
🤜🏼🤛🏼
@andrewsiminoff9330
Жыл бұрын
3rd way but just loosen the caliper and use automotive feeler gauges instead of paper. .005 on each side
@tristanchadderton6062
Жыл бұрын
Really important. Take your wheel off, loosen rotor bolts half a turn, wiggle rotor, centre the wiggle, tighten in a 135246 order repeating bit by bit. Check pistons are pushing out evenly, if not tyre lever them back in push out, hold the faster moving one still, lube piston with silicone spray/dot fluid. Reset, retry until they come out evenly. Now use method one, bike upsidedown from the top of the caliper.
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
Thx🤓
@appleyashu6635
9 ай бұрын
Supper bro I love that 2❤❤🎉
@domi_1855
Жыл бұрын
In my head the second method sounds like the best and easyest one. I guess
@pkrent3461
8 ай бұрын
Gonna try that paper method 😮
@bradholmes4
Жыл бұрын
Literally no difference between two and three if your brakes are regularly serviced. However if your pistons don’t return I guess the paper method would work but not really. 🤷♂️😂
@alexflosho
Жыл бұрын
Number 1 isn't very good because you may not get it straight, so it might twist your rotor, so you will warp it very quickly Number 2 is decent and usually my go-to Number 3 you really don't need to take off the whole caliper, just loosen it and slide the paper in
@corvus400
Жыл бұрын
If your mounts not completely perpendicular to the rotor it will still rub after you hit the brakes for the first time after this installation.
@houkishinono7315
Жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thank you so much!
@studentunion9008
8 күн бұрын
Awesome 3rd onee
@Emtbtoday
9 ай бұрын
Whoo hoo I was 10k like 😂 I've done this so many times on videos and it's never changed over that's a first
@davidedwards3161
Ай бұрын
I use the instruction card that one would find in a deck of playing cards
@loud_v8_noises
Жыл бұрын
Spinning the wheel fast before applying the brake will help with #2
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that helps a lot!
@BlUbBeR550
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation 👍🏻
@lifeofmiles
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for tips
@warpampee
Жыл бұрын
Given your rotor is not bent XD
@mralex6543
Жыл бұрын
Do not loosen your caliper screws to get the paper in the third method
@Floridamarrr
Жыл бұрын
I’m either 50% brake or 0% brake, depends what I ride I’ll never have more than 1 brake
@deathbypunk2
Жыл бұрын
Just get Hayes Dominions !!! ,🔥🔥🔥💯
@barnakkarmakar4235
Жыл бұрын
The second method only work on hydraulic disc brakes
@josephstalin6113
Жыл бұрын
I do step number two everytime i take off my front wheel and put it back.
@khodges2
Жыл бұрын
2 & 3 make the most sense
@litoaykiu
Жыл бұрын
1 for the rear is 75%, just use bright flashlight
@juniorjunior9118
Жыл бұрын
I does the number 2. The easiest way!
@gopackgo4036
Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t work with single pull caliper or with out of true rotor.
@olracbuang
7 ай бұрын
1st method is the best
@johncarlson2255
9 ай бұрын
Eyeball track is a waste of time call my holding the brake handle with the loose caliper then tightening the bolt usually works 90% of the time. But if all else fails the paper method is like 100% every fucking time
@greenleafycabbage8715
Жыл бұрын
3rd method accurate
@johnlawrenceoliveros7861
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do an how to adjust your back brake because mine doesn't bite that much
@TopToBottomMTB
2 жыл бұрын
In the works…
@kwizmon
Жыл бұрын
Remove your wheel, note the distance between the brake pads, gently squeeze your brake lever whist watching the caliper. The idea is to slightly reduce the distance between the brake pads. Reinstall the wheel and test. It may take a couple of tries but once set, you're good to go 👍. DON'T OVER DO IT! You don't want your pistons falling out.
@_--____--______--___
Жыл бұрын
There's a 4th method.. take it to a professional. I may have to take my brand new MTB to a bike shop or back to the place I bought it from for the rear brake to be aligned correctly. I think the rotor may be warped slightly which isn't obvious when looking at it as the brakes rub in the same spot.
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
That’s true! Forgot that one… If it’s out of you’re condo level, a professional should handle it!🥵
@_--____--______--___
Жыл бұрын
@@TopToBottomMTB definitely. It's no biggie and shouldn't affect the performance of the bike too much. That's what I get for going for a cheaper bike I suppose 🤷♂️, but I could always try and replace the rotor if that's possible without needing to replace the whole wheel.
@dweinred6904
11 ай бұрын
How about 1 piston brakes? How?
@ProGamer-pr9rw
7 ай бұрын
I already did 3d one using thin plasic cards that i cut off
@mavallarino
Жыл бұрын
This is assuming that the rotor is perfectly straight
@shelialaw2113
Жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between method 2 and 3, other than the paper
@josemaria7700
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado aprendi
@kroz2310
Жыл бұрын
Why is it that putting a piece of paper where your caliper is and hitting the break and tighten it down is any different than just hitting the break and tightening down??? What's the difference Gap? Idk
@JMacSD
3 ай бұрын
Yes, gap. The pads can rub the disc if adjusted without paper between them (method 2).
@NOISlights
2 жыл бұрын
Yeeee knew I forgot something.
@silvere36
Жыл бұрын
3rd way is my favorite. Works every time unless your rotors are warped.
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@arnulfovenenoso1632
Жыл бұрын
If u have mechanical break this is not alwats the fix
@jamesrestemayer1396
Жыл бұрын
Start with shimano
@hspavankumar8015
Жыл бұрын
My front caliper mount is some angle cross welding 🤧😬
@LRF49
Жыл бұрын
#2 is best
@Dootsauce
Жыл бұрын
Hey man my front tire is bent a bit like mis aligned with the forks how do I straighten it
@kaim5193
Жыл бұрын
take it to a bike shop, most likely a few spokes may be loose on the actual wheel itself so all it’ll need is trueing if that’s what the issue is
@romma11
Жыл бұрын
Always,#1 other suggestions are bs
@kwizmon
Жыл бұрын
What's the diff between method 1 and 2? What is the paper for?
@EvanzoZubinsky
Жыл бұрын
for example if you have cheap breaks with only one pad moving, if you align it without paper it will always touch rotor, paper will give you about 0,1mm of clearance
@lpo842
4 ай бұрын
Все бы отдал за такой велик даже душу
@Thatguy-cs8mv
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I've changed my calipers two times and it's not working as it's supposed to. What are some best quality brake calipers you recommend?
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
What do you have now?
@kwizmon
Жыл бұрын
"it's not working as it's supposed to" is a fairly ambiguous statement.
@NoFretBrettCSSMBFF
Жыл бұрын
All *properly adjusted* Brakes should work reasonably well... *AVID BB7* Cable Actuated Calipers (have inner and outer pad adjustments without tools)... *Magura MT7* (MT5 as well as some others)... *Shimano XT* (and others more expensive, or less adjustable or less powerful)... *HOPE* (too many versions will work well, especially if *colors* are as important as quality braking)... *Hayes* and *SRAM* (especially newer than ~2011)... Are my preferred order of choices for *Performance* with *ease of setup* and *reduced necessity for tinkering and adjustments* although there are a number of others such as my 6-piston *GatorBrakes* that work very well as well... I also have another Cable Actuated Brand/Model (Hayes?) that Actuates BOTH Pads at the same time (whereas BB7 Actuates Outer Pad Only)... *Paul* might make some trick Calipers, too...
@kurtalvinsebuala8828
Жыл бұрын
Does this work with my wiggly disks
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
Sadly no... wiggly discs go in the garbage.
@Keskih
Жыл бұрын
what bike brand is that?
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
It’s a Commencal Meta AM 29
@21cabbvge
Жыл бұрын
1st way is the only way. holding your lever will only work if your mount is perfectly faced & your rotor is perfectly straight - which is almost never the case
@bmxscape
Жыл бұрын
as a bicycle mechanic 95% of all hydraulic brakes i work on can be perfectly centered by pulling the brakes
@Sigma_spotter
5 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@lilu2580
2 жыл бұрын
Hi brother , i need your help. My MTB's rear brake pads is misaligned with disk hence it rubbing disk from corners only and because of that braking is also reduced , 300 miles and it is 3rd brake pad i had to change , please help me align it in order to achieve maximum efficiency from brake pads , Because mechanic just does not want to understand the problem.
@TopToBottomMTB
2 жыл бұрын
Does this one help? kzitem.infod7XTUchnl2Y?feature=share
@paulbueno1418
Жыл бұрын
Calipers not callipers
@1Himiko7Toga
Жыл бұрын
Or just use paper and put it in between
@bierzoelite8875
Жыл бұрын
method 2 did it for me today ! had to steal my wife's wheel 😂
@wandet5
Жыл бұрын
Park tool dt-5.2
@Ruaridh_ONeil
Жыл бұрын
Excellent bruh 👏
@zeezogaming3780
Жыл бұрын
WD40
@maximomaudet6676
Жыл бұрын
I bought a metal version of the third version. The paper way works every time though.
@TopToBottomMTB
Жыл бұрын
🤜🏼🤛🏼
@keenxxx1
Жыл бұрын
Align caliper body to rotor with shims is most accurate but time consuming. Squeeze & hold is least accurate as pistons can move in more than one plane.
@MarioXcore1
Жыл бұрын
3rd one is a worse version of the 1st
@themostwntedeh8367
Жыл бұрын
Didn't work
@ToWi1989
2 жыл бұрын
What the heck does the paper even do
@TopToBottomMTB
2 жыл бұрын
It puts equal spacing on both sides of the rotor.
@YouGotOwned87
2 жыл бұрын
@@TopToBottomMTB pretty sure you can do that without the paper
@TopToBottomMTB
2 жыл бұрын
@@YouGotOwned87 you can… just another tool in the tool belt💪🏻
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