[yadadada]

I have Hayes Sole Disc Brakes on my GF Tassajara. I crashed last week, and since then my disk brakes have been squeaky. It's mostly the front one, and I went to take a look at it, and it looks like the rotor is flexing when I apply the front brake. If the front tire is spinning without any brake pressure, the front tire squeaks. It looks like the rotor is rubbing against what holds the brake pad, not the actual brake pad itself. Also, if you loosen the skewer, like you're going to take the wheel off, the squeak is gone. Any suggestions on what this might be and how to fix it? I'd take it to the shop, but it's a two week wait, and I can't go that long without riding.

Thanks

 

[HenryTheHammer]

Loosen the two bolts holding the caliper to the fork just enough so the caliper can move back and forth. Grasp the brake handle firmly, then tighten the bolts back down. This should center the calipers over the rotor.

 

[Quo Fan]

The Sole is a single piston brake, like the Maguras. Centering will help, but what I think happened is that you bent your rotor. It can be easily fixed, it just takes time. What you do, is using a 12"adjustable wrench, see where the rotor is wobbling, and to which side. Bend the rotor in the other direction with the wrench, and check it again. The process is similar to truing a wheel. Be patient, and tweak the rotor in small increments.