Did you try to push the caliper piston inward? If it goes smoothly, you may be able to put pads in and check if the brakes are working. My guess though, is that the piston is stuck (hard lever), otherwise the holder would have pushed into the rotor and made some nasty noises or worse.
Did you try to push the caliper piston inward? If it goes smoothly, you may be able to put pads in and check if the brakes are working. My guess though, is that the piston is stuck (hard lever), otherwise the holder would have pushed into the rotor and made some nasty noises or worse.
Try putting pads in and see what you have for brakes can you lift the front end? This will help, as you can then spin the wheel, apply brakes and determine if they are working and releasing properly. Having a caliper hang up is kinda hairy, especially on the front.
Try putting pads in and see what you have for brakes can you lift the front end? This will help, as you can then spin the wheel, apply brakes and determine if they are working and releasing properly. Having a caliper hang up is kinda hairy, especially on the front.
Sadly don't have a bike jack. The only thing I think I could do is put new pads on and see if they work.
Sadly don't have a bike jack. The only thing I think I could do is put new pads on and see if they work.
scissor jack from your car or pickup under right side of frame towards front, balance on kickstand and just go high enough to lift tire. Kind of hillbilly.....but it does work in a pinch.