Loose Disc Brake

[Sidmouth]

I bought a good quality bike on the Hub all looks good so far

it has new SLX brakes and levers, I noticed that the disc on the front is slightly loose, I am able to move it back and forth on the 6 pins minutely with a small click click sound.

is this normal or is it a wear and tear issue the previous owner said the bike only did 500KM

P.S ok photos attached,sorry

Edited August 6, 2013 by Sidmouth

[DR ◣◢]

Pics?

[Cruz Addict]

Tighten the bolts!!!

Shouldn't be loose but may have worked loose or possible wasn't tightened properly after the build.

Could be one of a thousand different things that caused it as long as you can tighten the bolts no harm no foul.

[olram_df]

You say six pins...is this a centre lock disc?

[ALLMTB]

Is the disc attached to the hub with bolts? You mention 6 pins, so I am guessing its a 6 bolt disc attched to a center lock hub with an adapter, if that is the case, then slight movement is normal.

[Sidmouth]

I think it is a center lock,The six bolts have no option to tighten them, looks like they are pressed closed or similar, But I don't think braking on these is a good idea.

As I am new to this I have no idea if the hub that holds this disc will need replacing, or if the movement will cause permmanent damage

[ALLMTB]

Ooooh ok the pic clarifies the setup. Its a normal center lock disc (no adapter). So, if the movement is on the pins that hold the steel disc to the alu centre then its not normal. I would not ride like that.

Edited August 6, 2013 by ALLMTB

[Sidmouth]

Thanks allmtb

Did you mean to say you would not ride it?

Is it an east fix?

[ALLMTB]

Yip, I meant I would not ride like that. I am not sure if it can be fixed, I doubt it. Safest bet would be to get a new disc.

[BBN]

Check the center lock ring is tight first.

[Sidmouth]

Thank

Any idea what a new disc would set me back

[Sidmouth]

I don't think it is the centre lock as the movement is clearly on the 6 pins

[Sidmouth]

Ok so it looks like a simple disc replacement, I hope.

Any rough idea what this will cost

Edited August 6, 2013 by Sidmouth

[Helpmytrap]

For the exact same one, about R190. http://www.buycycle.co.za/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=7258

[Sidmouth]

Oh not bad

Thanks for the info

[SamL1220]

Wait before you blow R190 unnecessarily,pop to your LBS(Local Bike Shop) and ask them to asses where the play is coming from. Unfortunately it's difficult to help you from a picture, Most likely to be the loose center lock, and if it is it will be a very quick fix.