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billy192:
Hi,
when I push the bike back and turn the bars to one side the wheel binds, doesn't matter which way I turn same thing. Straight line OK. Jack the front wheel off the ground and wheel is free going backwards lock to lock. only when the weight is on it does this happen.
any ideas?

Billy

Bryanj:
Something trapping the brake flexi and sqeezing fluid to the caliper OR front wheel bearing play

billy192:
Thanks Bryanj
Brake pipe not being trapped so i will look at the wheel bearings.
Billy

Waggles:
Hi Billy,

May sound strange but check how the front mudguard is mounted. I originally incorrectly fitted mine so the brake side bracket was between the top brake mounting bracket and the fork leg, this put the caliper very slightly out of line and caused me a lot of brake dragging problems ( although admittedly the handlebar position didnt alter this )

billy192:
Hi,
Thanks for all the advice but in the end Bryanj was spot on, front bearings were totally shot.
nice new ones in and smooth as a smooth thing.

One thing though there was no bearing retainer is this dangerous? if so where do I get one from?
Billy

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