Rear XT Brake Issue

[FgiantP]

I recently purchased Shimano XT M785 brakes and Icetech rotors. The rear brake is tuned perfect, not rubbing at all before the ride. Midway through riding a couple of miles the rear brake is rubbing. Not a slight rub either, almost as if I was applying pressure to the lever. When I brought the bike back to the local shop that initially installed the brakes they adjusted it and said it was good to go. However, the same day they made adjustments I went to the trails immediately after and it happened once again. During and after every ride I have to adjust the brakes. What should I do?

[8valvegrowl]

Sounds like a sticking caliper. I had a similar issue with my Hayes Stroker Trails. The only solution was to bleed the brakes. If a bleed doesn’t cure it, then it’s possible that the caliper may need to be disassembled, cleaned, and have new seals installed.

[fat_billy]

Axel tight? Just asking. 😄 Later,

[8valvegrowl]

Also check the tightness on the caliper to frame.

[FgiantP]

Thanks for the info, I’ll bleed the brakes and clean the caliper.

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