I believe I might have the dreaded SMC failure. I thought that the drag was increasing over the last month, but until last week the wheel would turn about a turn and a half, but make noises when stopping. Yesterday, about a mile from home, I could feel the rear brakes not releasing fully. Now the wheel won't even make a quarter turn.
I am deciding to take this into the shop as I may not have the time to fix this. However, is there anything that I can do to temporarily relieve the locked brake so that I can ride the bike in? I do not have a trailer. I would appreciate detailed directions as my technical abilities are not that high. I have removed and mounted the rear wheel several times though...
In addition, is there a way to confirm SMC failure? Any other major reasons why the bind may happen?
--Ram
I am deciding to take this into the shop as I may not have the time to fix this. However, is there anything that I can do to temporarily relieve the locked brake so that I can ride the bike in? I do not have a trailer. I would appreciate detailed directions as my technical abilities are not that high. I have removed and mounted the rear wheel several times though...
In addition, is there a way to confirm SMC failure? Any other major reasons why the bind may happen?
--Ram
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