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Front hydraulic brake lever dislodged
This is a brand new mountain bike for kids with hydraulic brakes.
The bike fell on its side and when we picked it up, the brake handle got caught by a branch. With a little effort, we were able to ...
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Replacing hydraulic brake lever
This is my first time dealing with hydraulic brakes.
The front brake on my bike is Shimano BL-M4100 lever with MT410 caliper. I stripped the lever's clamp thread and going to replace the lever with a ...
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What tool do I need to adjust the brake cable here?
I need to loosen very tight bicycle brakes(pads). This is the only thing running over the cable, have no idea what it is and don't have many tools to begin with so assuming I don't have what is needed ...
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Can i replace just the brake on a bike that has a combined shifter/brake lever unit
i’ve just bought a new bike with shifter and brake units together on the handlebars.
i want to replace the brakes with hydraulics from
my last bike (new bike has cable brakes), however i don’t know if ...
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Mechanical bike disc brake caliper lever
Where can I find a data sheet for this part? I want to know if there is a magnification factor between the force which acts on the disc brake by pads, and the force that I pull the wire with, as I ...
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How to interpret Shimano compatibility chart?
How does one interpret the delineation of horizontally-aligned boxes on the Shimano compatibility charts? Below is a screenshot (with added blue numbering) for discussion purposes.
For example, why ...
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Where/how do I reduce travel on my brake levers?
How do I reduce travel my brake lever? (To brake currently, I practically have to depress it all the way to the handle bar.)
I don't see any place to put an allen wrench anywhere. What am I missing?
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after multiple brake bleed, lever's max stiffness is still close to bar
so after a few bleeds i've done on these Shimano saints, because of new levers replacement, i've found that the rear brake lever, although on max stiffness, goes way further to the bar then the other ...
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Performance of 'safety levers' [duplicate]
How do safety levers work exactly?
When installed properly, what is their braking performance? What about when installed improperly?
What faults do they have?
How ergonomic are they? How good of a fit ...
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Would you be able to use mountain bike/straight bar cable brake levers as auxiliary/inline brake levers on drop bars?
Really dumb question, but would this be possible, with or without practicality? Drill a hole in them, perhaps?
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Repair Tektro HD-M275 brake lever
My girlfriend's son recently acquired a pre-owned Scott Aspect 760 for Christmas (2021 model) - essentially brand-new and ridden once or twice, if at all.
We noticed the other day that something ...
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when bike kept inside, brake/ lever goes extremely stiff
so, I've been through a lot of fiddling with my brake levers, giving them a small clean out and bleed, but I've noticed now that when i keep my bike inside (on heated floor) the brake levers go stiff, ...
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Why do my side pull caliper brakes work better with linear pull levers
I have an older Windsor bike that came with some long arm side pull caliper brakes. I was using it with a pair of avid fr-5 brake levers that are stated on the specs as "Compatible - All levers ...
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failed brake bleed, lever is blocked up
My brakes are Shimano Saint.
I tried bleeding my brake to identify a problem and no fluid went through. I took the brake lever off separately and pushed water through it, still blocked so I gathered ...
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Brake lever suddenly lost its extra movement (extremely stiff). before the pads contact the Disk
a month back i had a crash where the brake lever got a clump of sand on it, so i washed it out with water and didn't have any problems, then one random day when i took my bike out for a ride i noticed ...
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My Hydraulic Brakes Always Need To Be Pumped/Burped Before Braking Sharply
So my mechanic and I bled my brakes after it always needing to be pumped before it brakes, brake fluid came out black and seemed to have metal shavings at the bottom. The only problem now is weirdly ...
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Are clear hydraulic brake lines available for sale?
Since all brake lines are not see through, the only way to determine if your brake needs a bleed is by feeling the brakes. If they are "squishy", then you need a brake bleed.
I'm of the ...
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Should brake lever move if you press the (V-brake) calipers together?
The "normal" way is pretty clear: you press the brake lever, it pulls the bowden, which then forces the V-brake calipers together.
However, the question is: should it work also the other way ...
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Are there downsides to cross-top brake levers? Compatible with all mechanical-hydraulic disc brakes?
I have a Genesis Croix de Fer 20 from a few years ago with the following specs:
Brakes: TRP HY-RD mechanical-hydraulic caliper w/160mm TR160 rotors
Levers: Shimano Tiagra ST-4700
I would like to fit ...
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My front brakes contact the rim at different times instead of simultaneously. Is that normal or are they misaligned?
here's the video for reference
When I lightly apply the brakes only one part makes contact with the wheel which makes a squeaking noise.
How can I change this? I'm ...
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Brake lever compatibility between disc and v brake
I bought a used bike that had no front brake lever or caliper. I am putting this one onCaliper
and am wondering if I can use a lever from a v brake.
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Hydraulic brake lever doesn't return after being released, dependent on weather
I have a pair of second-hand Shimano ST-RS685 hydraulic brake levers / shifters. Unbeknownst to me they hadn't been used for a year and had quite a bit of dirt / grit inside, which I've cleaned to a ...
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How to adjust brake level movement on hydraulic brake?
My bicycle has Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes. I can adjust how far the level stitches out with a small screw (see here, figure c2).
I was wondering if it is possible to adjust how much the ...
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The brake lever of Shimano's BL-MT200 is too long for me, can I modified it to a shorter one?
The brake lever of Shimano's BL-MT200 is too long for me, can I modify it to a shorter one?
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New disc-brake, rotor, pads; terrible braking performance
I replaced the following:
Front brake: a brand new Magura MT4 (pre-bled) brake with brand new pads installed
Front rotor: replaced it with a brand new Magura HC Storm 203mm rotor
I used the correct ...
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Differences and effects of brake lever offset
I've seen some flat bar brake levers where the the pivoting plane of the lever blade is offset and not in line with the center of the handlebar's cross section.
What's the purpose for such design? ...
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What is the purpose of an insert pin for Magura brake hoses?
I just upgraded my broken Magura HS11 brake lever assembly to a HS33R. The new HS33R was packaged with a sleeve nut and an olive, which I used to connect the brake hose to the brake lever assembly. ...
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Switching the position of brake levers for a bike ordered from another country
I purchased a bike from Germany and I noticed the front brake lever is on the left and the back brake level is on the right. I'm from the UK, and all the bikes I've ever ridden have had a setup that's ...
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Why are brake levers still bent in form to accomodate more than one finger?
I thought of it for a while now. Our brake levers look like this:
Why aren't they designed more like this?
Is there a purpose for the extra space? Is two-finger braking still essential in hydraulic ...
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TRP quadiem brakes - lever not in place
Today I got my new YT Tues bike and I've noticed that front brake lever came off the piston and I have no idea how to get it in place if it is even possible? Is it defective or can I fix it? Rear ...
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Why is it not recommend to put V brake levers on cantilever brakes?
I understand that V brake levers pull more cable out then cantilever brake levers. However, the argument why one shouldn't put V brake levers on cantilever brakes I often hear and also the only one I ...
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Older Shimano Road Brake Levers vs Newer Ones Quality (SLR vs Super SLR)
I'm owner of relatively new (non STI) levers of low Sora/Tiagra level, they are Shimano bl-r400 (Super SLR).
Now i'm thinking of replacing them with pretty Dura Ace BL-7402 (SLR). These come from ...
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What type of lever of a hydraulic rim brake is this?
What is the manufacturer and the model of this brake lever of a hydraulic rim brake?
I am puzzled because it's connected to a Magura hydraulic rim brake caliper, and there is a 11 on it - so I always ...
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Hydraulic disc brake too loose
I recently replaced my brake pads on a Tektro M285 Hydraulic Disc. After replacing them I pumped the levers so it would go back into place but after a bit of pumping, I noticed that it only adjusted ...
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Bike brake bleed question
so after bleeding my Tektro mineral oil brakes, the brakes appear to no longer be functional. when I depress the lever until it touches the handle bars. I am still able to spin the wheel. I think it ...
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What are cheap options for an extra set of brake levers for mechanical disk brakes?
A quick question. I want to have an extra pair of brake levers for my mechanical disk brakes set at a different position on my handlebar(s), and I want the whole upgrade to cost as little as possible. ...
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What to call bike brake levers with two gripping points?
I have a Schwinn Letour bike which has brake handles that can be gripped from two different points, but the whole brake handle is a singly body of metal, as can be seen here:
I am wondering what this ...
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Interoperability of hydraulic disc brakes and levers between model lines/manufacturers
My bike came with Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes and Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers Dual Control units.
I wonder whether the calipers from one manufacturer can be connected to ...
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Purpose of barrel adjuster on Travel Agent?
I mistakenly bought the version of the Travel Agent (by Problem Solvers) without the barrel adjuster, and I’m just wondering if I need it. What’s the barrel adjuster used for? My bike has reverse ...
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Putting rear hand brakes onto a 16" Diamondback Jr Viper
I'm trying to add rear hand brakes onto a 16" bike for my son. I've seen other online versions of the same bike model (Diamonback Jr Viper) with hand brakes; which makes me think I should be able to ...
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Brake fluid squirts out of brake lever
We noticed tonight that one of the brake levers, whenever you actuated it and let go rapidly, brake fluid would squirt out (black and oily substance).
I'm wondering if there would be some things that ...
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Braking on a vintage road bike
I recently bought a vintage Gitane road bike. I understand that in the 70s and 80s they sold a lot of these road bikes with drop handle bars. Sometimes they came with the extra lever for an easier ...
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When engaging the brake lever: the cable loosens and doesn't stay in the other side (where the twisty bit is)
Picture inside. Bike newbie here, Tried adjusting v-brakes from rubbing but now when using the brakes this pivot piece pops out (instead of going back in). Why is this happening what are my options ...
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Cross top Levers as primary brake
Has anyone ever tried to use Cross Top levers as your only braking method (ie not just as an interrupter for the drop levers)?
I'm guessing it wouldn't work as you need the cable to go straight ...
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cleaning v-brake arms with riveted inner sleeve
I've got avid single digit 5 v-brakes, those with an inner sleeve riveted into the arm; the sleeve isn't supposed to move around the pivot, the arm itself moves around the sleeve instead. Arguably due ...
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SRAM Guide brake lever won't return
I have an SRAM Guide brake (rear) that after bleeding, the brake lever won't return quickly. At room temperature, this is barely noticeable, but when the temperature climbs, or the bike is in the ...
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Flat handlebar caliper brake compatibility
I am trying to convert my flat bar bike to drop bar. I have bought STI's but I also want to use additional brake levers(like cyclocross bikes, flat bar levers) as well.
I may be wrong but cable pull ...
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Connect Trekking Bike Brakes to Road Bike Lever
A family member will give me his old (high class) trekking bike. I like the bike a lot but would like to swap the steering bar for a road bike one, which I am used to and like a lot.
Is it possible ...
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MTB levers on a road bike conversion
I've got a Raleigh Olympian road bike I use for commutes and my neck is killing me (congenital problem). So I want to put gull wing cruiser bars on this bike, with mountain bike levers in the center ...
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How to prevent loose brake cables with a single pivot side-pull mechanism?
I recently bought a second hand bike and am now tweaking it to my liking.
The bike has single pivot side-pull brakes, but it has a straight steering bar with regular brake levers (very similar, if not ...
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