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Strange noise in front brake caliper/cable

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:59 pm
by Burning Dogma
Hi everyone,

For some time, I've been noticing a slight noise while braking in the front. I've tried it with the bike stopped and the noise comes from the caliper or the cable and not from the shifter. It seems there is a bit of friction while pressing the brake and then a more noticeable "clack". All this doesn't affect at all the performance while braking but I wonder where the noise comes from. In the rear brake, everything runs normal. Setup is Campagnolo Veloce (shifter, caliper and cable). Any opinions?

Thanks

Strange noise in front brake caliper/cable

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:59 pm
by Weenie

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Re: Strange noise in front brake caliper/cable

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 1:08 pm
by weeshuggy
Sounds like the the cable might be a bit rusted. Try replacing the cable and giving the calliper a good cleaning, pivots ect....

Re: Strange noise in front brake caliper/cable

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:27 pm
by madmole
Check the pivot bolt to the frame is secure and there is no free play on it