Rubbing rotor noise after rain
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Rubbing rotor noise after rain
Frequently after I ride in wet weather or with wet roads I start getting faint rubbing type noises that seem like they are minor debris or dirt by the brake rotors. The only way I've found to clean effectively is removing the wheels and giving a thorough cleaning. Are there any simpler ways? Do others have this issue?
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I employ a very simple solution - I do nothing and it almost always goes away on its own.
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You might need new pads. Worn pads aren't smooth, and will have pits and grooves that collect dirt which then rubs and makes noise (but comes off with a little braking). This will wear the rotors.
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Frequently after I ride in wet weather or with wet roads I start getting faint rubbing type noises that seem like they are minor debris or dirt by the brake rotors. The only way I've found to clean effectively is removing the wheels and giving a thorough cleaning. Are there any simpler ways? Do others have this issue?
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Completely irrelevant, since rim brakes barely ever rub.
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Maybe one of these days road discs will get servowave and some pad clearance.