So I took the bike out for a little trip the other day and when I got back home, I had to lube my chain. As I'm turning my rear tire, I hear an intermittant dragging noise (kind of like metal on metal). Any other time I lubed my chain, I never heard this noise.

I'm thinking maybe its something to do with the brakes........I don't know. But I haven't really had much time to check it out. Guess I'm just looking for any ideas or suggestions to check it out.

Any ideas?

 

sounds like the run-out on you rear rotor is making some contact with your brake pads. If that is the case, don't worry. Most rotors have a little warp to them, and will brush up against the pads every wheel rotation. You might just pull off your caliper anyway to check how much pad you have left.

 

Usually, that is correct. Place your dial indicator next to the caliper to confirm that.

 

Check the chain too for proper adjustment to loose and it maybe making some noise as well.

Brake test is easy as just dragging the rear a little while you are turning, if the noise stops then check the pads.

 

Thanks a million for the suggestions! I was kind of worried when I got back home and heard that! I'll let you know what I find out.

Yay - time to get my hands dirty!!! (sorry NS )

 

I do not mind a little dirty or lube

 

I think you're the one that needs the spanking!!!!

 

Yes, may I have another!

 

As many as you can handle - if my hand gets sore - I'll break out the whip!

 

goody goody!