THREE DIFFERENT WAYS to center disc brakes and stop rotor rub

THREE DIFFERENT WAYS to center disc brakes and stop rotor rub | Syd Fixes Bikes

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In this video you'll learn three different ways to center your MTB or road/gravel disc brakes and stop your rotors from rubbing.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 What you'll need
00:47 Why should you do this?
01:26 Centering brakes - Method 1
02:55 Centering brakes - Method 2
05:07 Centering brakes - Method 3
08:03 Straightening a bent rotor
09:37 Cleaning a rotor
10:11 How to center brakes in 1 minute
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@sydfixesbikes 2 жыл бұрын

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@oybekolimjonov5181 2 жыл бұрын

I went to the bike store and asked them if they could fix this for me they said leave the bike and we’re gonna fix it in one week, I said hell no and came back home and fixed it myself with the help of you guys, was very helpful and big THANKS TO YOU GUYS!!!

@drewyoung2102 8 күн бұрын

Bike store took month to assemble a Kuat rack. Last purchase from them ever LA-ZTT

@tylerbailey8834 3 жыл бұрын

the 1 minute summary at the end is so smart more tutorials should have this.

@jasonviana 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and an truly grateful. Your comfort with your imperfection and the approachability you bring has given me the confidence to tackle my first ever bike maintenance tasks 😬 Today, with your help, I successfully degreased and lubed my chain, and I changed my own disc brake pads!!! Thank you two so much

@frankiedoodle8984 3 жыл бұрын

Method 2 is genius.. messed about at my front for hours and couldn’t get the Rotor to stop running.. piece of paper and damn fixed in 30 seconds :) thanks

@bikingintheyard5848 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@51249ca 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all those little nuances that Macky gives on all of these tech videos. Really really helps. You two make quite the pair. Kudos.

@ticklefritz5406 3 жыл бұрын

One Hundred percent agee! These guys are the dynamic duo, so good!

@milesramseyer6964 3 жыл бұрын

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.

@glutenfreegam3r177 3 жыл бұрын

Correction..dogs have best friends.

@lol-vn5ro 2 жыл бұрын

As a cat owner this is absolutely correct ahahhaha

@sabre-ub3op 2 жыл бұрын

Hey watch it!

@TheCarExp 2 жыл бұрын

Cats are the chuck Norris of the animal world

@davidbea3711 Жыл бұрын

as a cat OBVIOUSLY CORRECT sent here to keep em in line 3 meals a day + cleanup my poops & messes & YOU TOO can claim my royal clan on your human resume

@killcrazy19 3 жыл бұрын

That paper method is a good idea, I dont know why it never occured to me before. I'll definitely remember that for future reference, thanks

@OmniTierra Жыл бұрын

I love how you guys do the quick recaps at the end of the video. For someone who’s watched the video before and just needs a refresher this is a big timesaver. Happy to see Maxxis is working with you guys🤘

@JackieSunshineOmega 2 жыл бұрын

Method #3 is what I usually use. I use a light source like a lamp and place it on the other side of the caliper. What it does is the light makes it easier for me to see if the rotor is centered between the pads. Kinda like a "light at the end of the tunnel" approach. I hope I make sense. :)

@user-sy6jr8xz8j Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I like the trial and error being shown because I'm always trying to fix my bike by myself and all the mistakes I definitely would have made are noted and preempted. Thank you!!

@zap... 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip... Slowly tighten one bolt barely tight and then the other bolt barely tight and go back and forth until they're both tightened to the correct torque. Don't tighten one down completely and then the other down completely, you will misalign the caliper 9 times out of 10 doing it that way.

@romanryuninvalek487 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "one bolt" and "the other bolt"? There is only one pad adjustment screw. What or where is that other pad adjustment screw?

@shanefrank3281 Жыл бұрын

@@romanryuninvalek487 He is talking about the two bolts that mount the caliper to the fork (if the front caliper) or frame (for rear caliper).

@romanryuninvalek487 Жыл бұрын

@@shanefrank3281 Thank you.

@flee78 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you're number one!

@jayjayt9124 9 ай бұрын

when I keep on tightening the caliper keeps moving in wards which’s makes it keep on rubbbing I keep trying to pull it back but it just keeps on going back to its organized spot of rubbing idk how to fix it

@jasonpinchback4943 3 жыл бұрын

Syd and Macky!! I was singing your praises Saturday after your instructions quickly helped me fix the brake rub problem at the trail head. You both have such great content that have helped in so many ways. Thank you!

@profesam8457 3 жыл бұрын

Im really enjoying these Repair videos. Great choices for common issues so far. Wish you had made these videos before I learned some of this stuff the HARD way. Good job, Syd! Thanks.

@Alanalanbobalan 3 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest and most entertaining video I’ve seen on how to center disc brake calipers. Thank you!

@Elusivefire5993 29 күн бұрын

Went from a ungodly loud screech to only the most minor of rumble rarely You two are amazing thank you so much

@kevinjulian6322 3 жыл бұрын

thanks again for this video. bought my first bike with hydraulic disc brakes and the wheel was dragging really bad, followed along with the video, and after step one got 80% better. Moved to step two, and now there is no drag at all. Really appreciate the help and putting together such great material!

@johnchristopher5075 Жыл бұрын

Hi Syd and Matt! Thanks to you guys, I centred my front brakeS on my hardtail this afternoon using the EZ method (number one) for the very first time. It took about six minutes and worked like a dream. Result! Nuff respect from your number one fan in Blighty.

@franferri 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I love the approach of having someone exploring and some with the certainty of the repair and be collaboration. Best youtube approach to share knowledge ever.

@Asriel_Starr Жыл бұрын

My Magnum Pathfinder had both the front and back calipers right out of the box. This channel helped me fix both of them in less than five minutes. I cannot thank this channel and this video enough!

@almostkinda 11 ай бұрын

I hadn't seen this channel before. I absolutely love the way its formatted. Feels like we are all learning together!

@playontreega7852 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I just stopped my break from rubbing . You just saved me a 30 min trip.to the bike shop...Bless you for this :) I will be watching more of your vids....Keep them coming!

@nrmrvrk 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really good simple maintenance video. I'm going to try this on my front brake tomorrow. Great job Syd.

@javman4socalr809 Жыл бұрын

You guys ROCK! After fixing a flat tire on front wheel, I kept hearing a rubbing noise on front disc brake caliper. After watching your tutorial I nailed it using a combo of 2nd and 3rd methods. Wheel spins forever with no irritating rubbing sound and no resistance! Now to hit the bike trails at the park! Thanks!

@Kaisersozze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad the first three methods don't require special tools. Best channel about bike repairs I think.

@adamsolomon9353 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really great series! As an...okay-ish road bike mechanic, I appreciate learning how to better care for my new mountain bike!

@pw7752 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Syd & Mackie, greetz from the UK. Love your videos, love the neat little touches that you don't get from manuals. You take away the fear factor of messing with your bike. Hope you and yours are well in these Covid times. Keep making the vids!

@musicmann1967 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I just put together a brand new ebike and had this issue. This video got right to the point and was super clear and easy. The whole fix took just a couple of minutes. Thanks!!

@justin_time 3 жыл бұрын

That was really great information! Now I finally know what has been causing the mysterious rubbing noise on my bike for years! Thanks for sharing!

@AdamPSutton Жыл бұрын

Massive thanks on this one. I changed my rotors and pads and had trouble eliminating rubbing on the front, your paper fix worked a treat!

@tysonmcclead9309 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting a quick summary at the end of these videos. It is so nice to watch these and use the summary when doing the wrenching.

@PumpkinVillage Жыл бұрын

Had a brake problem so I took in to my shop. Didn't really fix it. So I thought of Syd Fixes Bikes and there was another outstanding video. Problem fixed. Thank you so much. Take care, Al

@emma-eventing 3 жыл бұрын

i'm catching up on the new channel and just gotta say how deeply i appreciate the important role your snoopervisory cats play in every video!! ;P

@TazioN 3 ай бұрын

Dudes you’ve just saved me going insane. Been fighting with my rear brake all day and couldn’t get it quite how I want it. Tried the paper trick and straight away it’s perfect. Many thanks from Scotland.

@wyndward 2 жыл бұрын

Another helpful walkthrough that saved me time this weekend. Thank you!

@17rgs48 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the paper trick. Just used it to center the back brake on my wife,s bike. It worked perfectly.

@waynesmith4612 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou both so much, helped me fix my brakes in just a couple of minutes, lol would have took me about 2 hours without your tutorial. You have just got another subscriber. Again thankyou.

@Kevin-ex2yb 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very simply explained and demonstrated. Clear and concise, perfect

@AV-im6dv 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work. Love every second of your videos and thank you for different points of views

@churnstyle 3 жыл бұрын

You guys keep making the videos I need. So either you're telepathic, or my bike is just completely jacked up. Thanks guys

@duncanorme 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. This really helped on my back brakes. Used the paper method and it was spot on first time.

@irakperez Жыл бұрын

Method 2 is pure and solid gold!! Thanks a bundle.

@martinhorvath4869 Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Especially liked the synopsis version at the end. Method 3 worked in my case!

@joeg3911 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Procedure explained clearly and simply. Thanks!

@petemc5070 2 жыл бұрын

Watched a bunch of alignment videos but this is the one that did the trick for final adjustment - method 2 with the slip of folded paper. Thanks.

@PumpkinVillage 3 жыл бұрын

Now that a good video. Good points that I will use next time. Looking forward to the next video. Take care and stay safe, Al

@GaryChristiansen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Syd and Macky for this video and great demonstration and advice. I purchased an E BIKE with disc brakes and right out of the box it had a rotor rubbing noise. It took s few tries but I figured it our and make the adjustment. Thank you again. Happy Trails!!

@cressida00 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome, love your style of vids, keep it going please. I have been looking to center my brakes for ages.

@MTBAlex 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, I saw your welcome vid. I got the same, wanted to learn how to do maintenance/ repairs/upgrades by myself and started uploading diy vids. I like your 1 min at the end

@x420cbrytx 2 жыл бұрын

Thx you guys saved my life with my bike the first method worked for me

@garyherndon4722 3 жыл бұрын

O.K. That was good. Thanks for producing these fix-it videos.

@Tavoous Жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this great video! I assembled my new mountain bike and noticed that the front break disc was rubbing against the break pads. I didn't want to start using the bike before fixing it. I couldn't. It was going on my nerves. Before taking the bike to the repair shop, I decided to look up for a video on KZfaq and came across this video. The 2nd way (with the paper) fixed the problem beautifully. What a relief! The repair shop would cost me €60 to €80. I fixed the disc, thanks to this video, in just 10 minutes.

@tonyonthetrail4272 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you guys just saved me a trip to the shop. I like the guys at the shop, but this was so easy to fix. Thanks Syd.

@1601mat 3 жыл бұрын

The paper hot dog bun method worked! It brought me joy. Thank you very much for the solution.

@chrislindley9335 Жыл бұрын

I used the technique with the piece of paper and it worked like a charm! Thank you.

@petergreen8107 3 жыл бұрын

I Havnt tried to this yet but the video was great. as someone new to fiddling with the bike it was an easy video to follow! I'll be trying in the morning! Thanks from the UK. 👍🏻

@DrMscIr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The piece of paper did the trick for me!

@H_Oscarsson 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Just found your channel and it's excactly what I've been looking for. Thank you for doing this for us! :)

@alsayers 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great channel. Good instruction. Fun to watch. Great job!

@YourInOnIt Жыл бұрын

This was a really informative and helpful video. Thank you so much! Also, love the cats attitude toward the paper.

@Dallin9000 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I needed this video yesterday! Great work, now I know what to do next time.

@benkitonk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant guys. I didn't think the paper trick would work, but it did and first time. Thanks a lot.

@legalzero1 2 жыл бұрын

Aw fantastic. First problem encountered problem solved. Thanks very much. Subbed!

@alexragsdale4787 3 жыл бұрын

I learned the hotdog/hamburger method. For the third method, I find that having a light and something behind the caliper, like paper, to see what adjustments are needed. Thankfully, I have never had to use that method, but have seen the benefit of it.

@krYrrr 3 жыл бұрын

these videos are actually hilarious and informative, what a mix! 😉

@benoit2713 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, the method with the paper save my day !!!

@OutLan 11 ай бұрын

Had this exact issue with my son’s bike. Option 1 fixed it! Thanks.

@raphaelesuon4767 4 ай бұрын

Great video, I managed to fix the problem myself with your help.

@papoopa5800 3 жыл бұрын

The very first method worked for my Tektro brakes on my Scott. Thanks a ton guys!

@glockasauruswrex6362 3 жыл бұрын

good stuff! The paper idea was a new one for me so thnx! subbed!

@Aurienx 3 жыл бұрын

sweet and handy video - i learned something with the paper trick atleast. never heard of that before, but i can see how that would maybe be helpful in some cases! thank you guys!

@davidmain8696 2 жыл бұрын

Your vids have been a great help to me Syd. My new Shimano XTs and Ice Rotors were so close, between pads and pistons, that they rubbed and I manually loosened the mounts and retightened them incrementally while spinning the wheel. Problem is I couldn't see a gap and that is a problem with some brakes having such tight tolerances. Feeling for vibration was what finally worked.

@UNOwen-nn6ui 3 жыл бұрын

I have fixed my bike thanks to this vid.You guys (inculding the cat obv.) are awesome.Cheers

@mikegreene9215 Жыл бұрын

Great video, your methods work well and made for clear understanding of how to adjust!

@alejandromoreno5056 2 жыл бұрын

thanks! your how-to's are the best. easily explained and to the point 👌

@fredschell8051 2 жыл бұрын

it's really presented nice and clear !!! .. a pleasure to watch, and of course an eye opener !!

@bensleeper 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen on this subject. Well done!

@thewildhare4214 2 жыл бұрын

Saved me a trip to the shop! Thanks!!!

@lakeone777 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Idea with the Paper! THX for sharing!

@ILoveAOC 4 ай бұрын

#2 That's such a lovely trick. Thanks so much for that. For me, I had to fold the paper twice, and only put it on the "touching" side. Worked instantly.

@jmgarcia5186 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, funny and very usefull video. I'll look for more. Congratulations from Spain!

@wineme40 2 жыл бұрын

Paper fix worked for me. Thank you!

@workhorsemtb7075 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of the hotdog/hamburger methods. You guys are killing it with these videos. I said it last video but the 1 minute recap is brilliant. Nice work!

@Nick-vl6yx 3 жыл бұрын

Im learning so much from your videos, really helpful instruction. Thank you.

@EliteFoxes44 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! First trick fixed it for me!! Thanks!

@armandoponce-garcia8494 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Your video helped me solve that exact problem. THANK YOU!!!!!!

@TyStyckify Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time & money saving info.

@dawnfoster436 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch just got a new ebike and the front disc brake was not centered ...tried this and it worked whew glad it was an easy fix and not a long phone call with the bike company. so if a 60+ old lady can do this anyone can....LOL

@flyjat Жыл бұрын

Perfect just what I needed. Thanks.

@bosanderspublictheology 2 жыл бұрын

This is the 12th video I have watched tonight and I SO wish that it was the first (because it would have been the last). Thank you. Incredibly helpful.

@102Montana 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a cool young lady ...Ya all did a good job making this vid easy and fun to watch. God bless ...

@skylardean4540 9 ай бұрын

Love your energy!

@bobburns7528 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful!

@charlesnichols7682 3 жыл бұрын

I love the part about using the paper. Going to do that tomorrow. :)

@playthora6515 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so just found out about this channel and this an awesome idea for a channel. I can see me in her fixing a bike. She seems to have more idea about bikes though but still. Love it. And she's adorable too. Her husband seems like a genuine bike guru with great teaching skills.

@sydfixesbikes 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@salah999999999999999 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the informations and good contents, the second method worked for me, i just subscribed to your channel right now and my best greetings to both of you from morocco 🇲🇦

@jeremymcbride8729 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much guys!!!! I just bought a Scott Spark a few weeks ago and haven’t been able to ride it much due to having pneumonia. Yes, pneumonia, in Australia, during Summer 🤬 I rode my bike to school with my son and noticed this rubbing from the back brake. Rang around a few shops here for advice and got donuts. So, I sat down and started watching your channel just in case you had a fix. And we’ll, thank you both very much. The paper did the trick. You guys are awesome and keep up the good work on both your channels. You two and BKXC are the ones who got me back into MTBing after almost 20yrs. Thank you and love your work. Cheers from the Sunny Coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 🍺

@sydfixesbikes 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Good luck getting the pneumonia kicked 💪

@TheLarryBrown 2 жыл бұрын

You gonna finish those donuts?

@adallegretti6876 3 жыл бұрын

Loving these videos! This is totally me in my garage trying to work on my bike. Except I don't have a Macky around to give me tips on how to do things 😂Needless to say I make a ton of mistakes.