Rear brake binding - no tools...

[carrera2]

Hi

Got to work today and found it difficult to reverse the bike into a space - also noticed a smell of hot brakes.

The rear disc was sizzling hot and is obviously binding - no noticeable change in brake performance during the ride.

I've got hardly any tools here (if any, looking around) - is there anything obvious to try to free it up?

Many thanks

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

Sounds like the piston walls are crudded up - wait until the caliper has cooled, then grasp with both hands and waggle back 'n forwards energetically - should retract the pistons sufficiently to get you home - and try to avoid using that brake till it's fixed!!

Mike

 

[Steptoe]

Put your foot against the caliper and push it towards the wheel.

The caliper will slide on it's pins and the the pads will spread apart.

 

[carrera2]

Thanks guys - will do that before I leave.

Steptoe - I'm going to be calling you later btw.