vinyl Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The OP was posted 18 months ago, presume he's had it fixed by now or I expect he will be needing rather more than new pads! Perhaps check post 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday1 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Perhaps check post 16. You responded to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 You responded to the OP. Same fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOBOY58 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 i fixed it!! looked at the pads. like new. disc was loose! so tightened that and put thewheel on. drives fine now ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 i fixed it!! looked at the pads. like new. disc was loose! so tightened that and put thewheel on. drives fine now ;-) The disc was loose? The disc is held in place by the wheel, was that loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOBOY58 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i tightend the centre nut, then the wheel. i guess the last tyre change wasnt done right. im checkin all wheels today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i tightend the centre nut, then the wheel. i guess the last tyre change wasnt done right. im checkin all wheels today From what I've seen the discs are normally a separate unit bolted to the hub, and the "centre nut" as you say is usually the hub nut and this is always locked with a split pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOBOY58 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i saw the pin. should the disc have any movement when the wheel is off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-tech Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Are you talking about a front or rear brake disc? If it's fronts, then it depends if the disc is secured to the hub with one or two small screws, the only purpose these screws serve is to hold the disc/bolt holes aligned while you put the wheel on. Once the wheel is on, it clamps the disc tight against the hub. With the wheel off, if there are no screws, the disc will usually be loose. With screws in, there shouldn't be any movement. The centre nut holds your hub/bearing assembly together. It depends on the type of bearing as to whether there should be any play (movement) in the hub. If it's a tapered roller bearing, they usually have slight play to allow for expansion of the bearing when hot. This type of bearing shouldn't be tightened or it will damage the bearing. If it is rear discs, then it can be the same as above or on some vehicles the discs actually contain the bearing. In this case there should not be any movement of the disc. If you are in doubt we can always have a quick look for free to set your mind at ease. http://www.G-Tech.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i tightend the centre nut, then the wheel. i guess the last tyre change wasnt done right. im checkin all wheels today "Four wheels on my waggon, and I'm still rolling along ...":hihi::hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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