How to stop disc brake rub: Pro tips to avoid nasty scrapes and squeals

Rubbing disc brakes can drive you mad, but beyond just being deeply annoying rubbing disc pads are also adding drag to your bike and are therefore robbing you of speed. Most of the time, the solution is a quick one that can be done with basic tools.

Follow the steps in this video to remedy rubbing disc rubbing issues brakes quickly and easily.

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[andrewbrockway]

If only all cycling maintenance guides were as good as this one. The diagram at the start really helps and the instructions are super clear. Really helped me tackle the issue - thanks !

[bitturnzero]

This is the most straight forward/straight to the point/easy to understand/well explained disc brake rub fix video I've ever watched!

[ericedmundson]

I love that you took the time to draw the brake set up on white board ...

[abdu_jilani]

I watched 5 videos before this.. and this is by far exceedingly best

[yumouwei]

After trying every method to align my rear caliper it turned out the eyeballing method was the most straightforward and effective one.

[tienhulin]

So clear! One of the best videos on fixing disc brake rubbing.

[Metal_Face_Doom]

Great tip on why not to rely solely on loosing the caliper and grabbing the brake to center the rotor.

[bertt]

This is the best video I've seen on this problem. Thank you

[chiefrocker]

Outstanding. Best disc brake truing video to date. As a self taught bike builder, all my bikes over the past two years are now disc. These tricks and suggested tools is what I was lacking. Looking forward to more tips. Cheers.

[bikechapel]

Thank you so much. My bike is just 4 months old & I haven't yet brought it in for the free new-bike checkup, but I noticed the back wheel had some friction when I was lubricating the chain on a stand. Your video and a torx bit helped me properly center the caliper over the disc. I'm old AF so I don't need extra friction at this point.

[JP-omou]

Great video. I still like the simplicity of rim brakes

[Sydney_xCatx]

Thank you! The best explanation of how to adjust disc brakes that I have ever seen. Finally my disc brakes are working as well as my caliper brakes.

[KipSch]

I totally agree with you that visual method is way way better than the brake lever hold method.
I tried 3 times with brake lever hold method n still have faint rubbing sound.
But visual method works with just 1 attempt.

But have to becareful during tightening, I alternative tighten while checking on the gaps too.

Fantastic video. Thanks n luckily I watched your video!!!

Thanks much!

[Len_J_]

Best video on this frustration. Bravo sir, excellent 👌

[Planetarchitect]

By far the best explanation and instructional video on fixing disc brake rub. Well done !

[wesleyb]

Very thorough and informative. I can't help but wonder what is the benefit of disc brakes on a bicycle if they are so complex to keep in adjustment?

[marceloaranguizpasche]

Excellent video, I watched several about the same “how to” topic, this one was the best.

[danweiler]

Best hydro disc adjust video on YouTube. Thanks for this…

[luketazelaar]

Just watched this video and fixed my brake rub. Had tried all the methods already, apart from centering the whole mech by eye... bang, fixed! Thanks 🙌

[JanMG]

Outstanding, that rubbing is driving me crazy. Now my rotors are true Happy days!