TRP brakes binding

Back by popular demand, the general all-things Road forum!

Moderator: robbosmans

Post Reply
User avatar
shoemakerpom2010
Posts: 296
Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:28 pm
Location: Palm Coast, Fl.

by shoemakerpom2010

My rear TRP 960 brake has bound up twice with almost no movement till I soak it in lube and then it comes back about two weeks later. Is the brake shot or can something be done. Its only two years old. :noidea:

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



eric
Posts: 2196
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 9:47 pm
Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Contact:

by eric

Sounds like it's time for a rebuild.

wiRIDEfast
Posts: 35
Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:29 pm

by wiRIDEfast

I struggled with the same issue on two different pairs after about a year of use. I rebuilt one set and it worked for awhile only to have the same lackluster performance about 3 months later. I eventually abandoned both sets. The 970sl and 970EQs I have do not give me this same problem......at least so far.

User avatar
theremery
Posts: 2658
Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:56 am
Location: New Zealand

by theremery

Back the centre bearing off a bit.....surely it is that simple??
Updated: Racing again! Thought this was unlikely! Eventually, I may even have a decent race!
Edit: 2015: darn near won the best South Island series (got second in age
-group)..woo hoo Racy Theremery is back!!

wiRIDEfast
Posts: 35
Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:29 pm

by wiRIDEfast

I tried that on both pairs of my 960s it didnt fix mine. There was some corrosion on the one I took apart.

User avatar
shoemakerpom2010
Posts: 296
Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:28 pm
Location: Palm Coast, Fl.

by shoemakerpom2010

I took it too the shop the first time because it was completely locked up and the mechanic managed to free it up but after telling me I might need a replacement. If that's so according to everybody here is this something that only trp can do or can I get the bushings myself and do this.

wiRIDEfast
Posts: 35
Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:29 pm

by wiRIDEfast

If you find a permanent fix for the problem let me know, I know I have at least one of the pairs around somewhere.

eric
Posts: 2196
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 9:47 pm
Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Contact:

by eric

I'd take it apart, clean it out and re-grease it. I've rebuilt a number of sticky Shimano calipers. They work much better afterwards.

wiRIDEfast
Posts: 35
Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:29 pm

by wiRIDEfast

I did a complete rebuild on one of mine, it only worked better for about 3 months, then a complete seize again

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Post Reply