150 D knocking front wheel

[compass]

Hi Guys
I have a knocking and slight tilt to the right on my front wheel when I brake? It seems that the hub plate moves a little, but if I tighten the half nut too much , front wheel won't turn.
Had wheel off and on scratching head at same time, but can't work out where the problem lies?
Any pointers welcome.
Compass

[jbcollier]

[jbcollier]

Tightening the half nut should not lock the wheel. There is a distance piece between the bearings to prevent this from happening. You are going to have to disassemble the hub and see what's up.

[compass]

Thanks for the reply.. .so with the front wheel off and half nuts tighten up, should I be able to move the back plate brake side or should that be tight and fixed?
Thanks Compass

[jbcollier]

It should be snug, not loose but also not super tight. The pin/knob on the fork stops it rotating during braking. If it is loose you might get a knock when braking.

Since you have an issue, I would overhaul the hub. If you fit new, sealed bearings, you can reuse the old wheel seals.