adjusting mountain bike disc brakes?

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i've just bought a Halfords Apollo mountain bike (20 inch frame), and i'm not very happy with the rear disc brake.

it doesnt seem to grip the rotor disc properly and so doesnt slow the wheel enough. i've tried tightening the cable but this doesnt seem to make much difference.

also the rotor does not seem to be 'centrered' between the two disc pads in the caliper. how would this be put right? surely theres some way to adjust this but i cant seem to find it?

i know one of the pads can be adjusted by turning a small adjuster wheel on the side of the caliper, but this doesnt help to centre the rotor.

any help appreciated.
 
The Apollo FS.26 isn't really all that great a bike. If your looking for absolute bottom of the barrell bike then yes, go for it. The front disc has alot less stopping power than a better quality V-brake, no matter what the sales assistant tells you. The full suspension tends to be really hard or far too soft, not suitable for anything. Aluminium frames are normally execellent, but on the apollo's they tend to be cut-offs from scraps of other aluminium!

If your shopping in Halfords, then have a look at a saracen if your looking for a good quality, cheap bike. The build quality if far superior than an apollo, as well as componetry.

If your halfords store has it in stock, a Kona Lana'i, is worth the extra £80 (£200) It's one of the best cheap bikes going, and comes from one of the best bike manufacturers in the world. Most of their bikes go in excess of £1000!

That would be my recommendation to you, but you could always try ad-trader for a good bike aswell!!!
 
take it back and get a refund

then

go out and buy a bike made by

scott
or
giant
or
specialised
 
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