How to stop rubbing on SLX brakes

[Eldron]

Update - switched wheels and the disc spun like a hero.

Took my wheel to Northcliff cycles and got a new disc put on - problem solved.

 

What? A hub thread that resulted in a problem being resolved?

 

Matt! Pin this bad boy ;-)

 

Glad you're sorted.

 

Stick you old rotor on a flat surface (tiles or granite counter tops work well) and see how warped it is.

[GhostSixFour]

It is quite warped. Was actually shocked to see it - another lesson learnt, don't lean on the back brakes, too much heat, not enough stopping

[Eldron]

It is quite warped. Was actually shocked to see it - another lesson learnt, don't lean on the back brakes, too much heat, not enough stopping

 

Pah. Brakes are a waste of time. All they do is slow you down!

 

If you are a heavy break user maybe move to a bigger rotor next time? All you need is a bigger adaptor for under the caliper (and the bigger rotor of course).

[GhostSixFour]

Will upgrade front brake to a 180mm shortly, will have to upgrade the disc to match the rear one anyway

 

Front - some Tektro disc - rear is now an XT Ice-Tec.