tapping sound when braking

[Punkstig]

This is definitely pointing more to the pads just moving in the calipers!

[Frosties]

nope you've lost me lads, there is obviously some slang somewhere I've used but I know not what.  :o


Oh, and an update.  I can make it tap when pushing the bike and applying brakes.  I got the missus (who's apparently now offered as a prize to the LOFOs) to get down at ground level and have a listen each side but I was greated with a vague look and "I can hear it but no idea".

If you post a picture up of the Mrs bending down on her knees leaning forward then we can advise if she was listening in the correct place  : :evil

[Paul]

My bike does the exact same thing.


I reckon the cause is this


The pads rock on the centre pin.
Doesn't matter when the bikes not done many miles
But after many miles they gradually wear an indent in the brake caliper.


Best way to test it is put the front brake on, sit on the bike and rock it backwards and forwards.
You should get the clacking noise.


In any event don't worry about it.
Mine started doing it around the 40,000 - 50,000 mile mark
It's now done 80,000 miles, and the front brake still works fine.