front brake pads?

[GREENI3]

Is it normal for the brake pads to be slightly touching the disc?
I only ask this because when the wheel moves, I can hear the disc touching the pads as it rotates.

Cheers,

[chris-red]

Yes.
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Mine do they've been squealing like pigs ever since the season called winter started :o
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[LeeR]

I find sintered pads make more noise than organic pads, probably down to the compound/material, but as Chris said they all make a bit of noise.
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[c-m]

ever so slightly touching, but they should not affect your ability to push the bike around.

If you are concered that they might be seized. Go out on a shortish ride and don't use the front brake.

After the ride feel the disc. If its hot, you've got a problem

p.s i'm not responsible if you crash because you didn't your front brakes

[GREENI3]

I don't think they're seized.
I can still reach 35, so doesn't affect my speed.
When I move the front wheel backwards it sqeaks a bit as well.

I was cleaning the calliper and accidentally moved the metal wires holding the pads in place, so I think I may have been a bit paranoid about it.

Thanks for putting my mind at rest

[stinkwheel]