Quote Originally Posted by Serottarider View Post
Hi Gals,

I bought a Trek Fuel EX 8 WSD in June....I love the bike, but I hate the brakes! (Avid Juicy 5's)
I've had problems with the pads (they've since been replaced) but now I'm having problems with the front caliper/rotor rubbing and it's driving me crazy! I've tried adjusting the caliper, truing the wheel but the rotor still rubs. I don't think the rotor is bent; I've only had the bike about 2 months. I'm taking it to my LBS tomorrow for an adjustment.

Any thoughts on this particular braking system? I've been told the Avid Elixir's are very good and also Shimano XT's......You'd think for the $$$ I dropped on the bike that I could get a decent set of brakes!

Wondering if I should just upgrade?

Thanks for any and all input........

Beth
I have these on my Specialized. I like em ok, but I battle the same problems. My LBS tells me the rotor is bent just ever so slightly, they tried to adjust it, but I live with a little bit of rub.
And +1 on being careful not to squeeze the brake if the wheel is not in the dropout. I did it accidentally while we were out of town and SO had to pry the thingiemabobbers apart with his knife to reset them. Uh, maybe THAT is what is wrong with the things...