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Okay, this is not about the "brake squeal". It's about the rear rotor getting too hot to touch and the rear wheel "soaks up this heat too". Did the search on this issue but here is where my story might be a little different.
As I spin the rear wheel with the bike on the center stand, the wheel rotates freely for about 80% of the rotation with only a slight "grind" of brake pad. But, then it "grabs" with a louder and harsher "grind".
I suspect a warped rotor is the problem. I pulled the caliper off and things look normal. Also placed a screwdriver up close to the rotor as I spun the wheel to see if I could see any warping in the rotor. Hard to tell in the dark since my garage has such poor lighting so I'll try that again tomorrow after work.
Any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks, Doug
As I spin the rear wheel with the bike on the center stand, the wheel rotates freely for about 80% of the rotation with only a slight "grind" of brake pad. But, then it "grabs" with a louder and harsher "grind".
I suspect a warped rotor is the problem. I pulled the caliper off and things look normal. Also placed a screwdriver up close to the rotor as I spun the wheel to see if I could see any warping in the rotor. Hard to tell in the dark since my garage has such poor lighting so I'll try that again tomorrow after work.
Any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks, Doug