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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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Tektro HD-M275 rear brake making grinding noises while braking
I got Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors, front brake is working perfectly with no issues. Under light braking rear brake works normally without any noises or vibrations, but as ...
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What are the exact dimensions of Shimano disc brake split (cotter) pins?
What are the exact dimensions of Shimano disc brake split (cotter) pins, such as part nr. 25 (Y8DB06100) on BR-MT410 caliper (https://si.shimano.com/en/ev/BR-MT410-4663)?
Looking to buy generic ...
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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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What brakes are these? Could I upgrade them?
I've picked up a Pashley no.33 cargo trike which I plan to turn into a coffee bike. Are these single pivot or dual pivot caliper brakes? They aren't particularly effective and I wondered if anyone had ...
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Is it normal for resin brake pads to contain small amounts of metal?
I just bought these brake pads from amazon (the resin variant, NOT the semi-metallic variant, see picture), and even though they are supposed (?) to be non-metallic, I can see small amounts of a ...
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Align bicycle brake pads
On a new bike with a strange alignment on the front brakes.
The right pad is 5-6mm further to the front than left one.
Is there a way to align the pads or could something have been bent during ...
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Magura brake pad change: friction noise?
After replacing my worn-out Magura brake pads (MT4 brakes, 7P brake pads), I now have a continous light friction noise when the wheel is spinning (front wheel).
The brake disc is brand new as well. ...
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What are the differences between these Swissstop rim brake pads?
What are the differences between the Swissstop Flash Pro Power Black and BXP pads?
Also, which one is good for me? I only ride in dry weather unless it rains when it's dry.
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Rotor VS Caliper VS Pad compatibility
It might be a silly question, but it's not clear to me (peabrain here)
I'm using BR-R317 calipers with G03S pads and RT30 rotors. It's my understanding that Shimano calipers and rotors are compatible, ...
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Mechanical Disk Brake Pads Too Thick
I decided to replace my front brake pads since they are worn out beyond function. So after removing the old pads, I made sure the piston was fully out, and the adjusting screw was fully tight as well, ...
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Disk brake issues
I’m new to disc brakes and noticed my braking power decreasing. Took the pads off and they look like this. Do these lines indicate anything? What is a used disc brake pad supposed to look like? What’s ...
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Fixed piston on promax render r caliper doesn't adjust up or down
I have a bike setup with Promax Render R disc brake calipers. They use mechanical action to brake (no fluid). There's an active piston that's actuated by the brake lever, and a fixed piston that sits ...
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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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Which brake system is this
I have two brake systems I think on my bike. On the front I have a threaded stud and on the back a road brake.
Here is the front and the back (click for large version):
As you can see on the back the ...
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V-brake pads make contact but don't apply pressure to wheel
I own a hybrid Trek bike that uses V-brakes. When I apply the brake, the brake pads make contact with the wheel's rim, but don't apply enough pressure to actually brake the wheel. (No matter the level ...
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Sprayed Lubricant on Hydraulic Brakes, how to clean? [duplicate]
I was spraying some lubricant on my chain and accidentally sprayed on my hydraulic brakes and it affects my bikes braking power massively.
How do I clean this off?
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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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How do I adjust V-brakes as the pads wear?
I have V-brakes and when the pads wear down, the brake needs adjustment.
Adjusting by undoing and tightening the cable is difficult, is there an easier way to adjust V-brakes to compensate for pad ...
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Should I change V-brake pads if they are old and dry?
Should I change V-brake pads if they are old and look a bit dry?
If yes, how I can determine if pads are dry enough, or not?
Just to be clear, the pads are not worn.
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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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Disc brake pistons won't stay in
I'm trying to replace my brake pads but when I try to push one piston in, the other one will come out and when I push it back in the previous one will do the same... how do I fix this so that both ...
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Do dirty brake pads cause them to wear faster?
I have a road bike and a mountain bike which both use shimano B01S brake pads. The road bike has done 4000km and the mountain bike has done 320km. The brake pads on the road bike look brand new while ...
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New carbon wheel brake pads after use on aluminum wheel?
I have carbon wheels with the appropriate brake pads. During a race I flatted and quickly swapped wheels and finished the race. The wheel I used was aluminum, do I need new brake pads due to possible ...
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V brake collects metal fragments [duplicate]
My V brake makes grinding sounds when pulled. I've checked, and it keeps collecting metal fragments, presumably from the rim. The pads are weeks old, the rim was replaced a year ago. What can cause ...
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Brake pads from new dual pivot calipers dont reach the rim in the rear wheel
I bought a bike exactly like this one some time ago (bonvelo, a small company here in germany):
I wasn't really happy with the brakes so I decided to search for a good used ones. I found a good offer ...
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V-brake caliper arm not retracting after hard braking
When breaking lightly it doesn't happen, however when clamping hard it gets stuck. Whenever I bring the bike to a complete stop I have to manually un-jam it.
Here's a video:
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How do I properly install pads into a Shimano BR-M365 disk brake caliper?
I've been an idiot. I took them off the bike this morning, and there's nothing left - the springs have been bent back and stripped off, and that strange 'rubbing' noise I've heard from the back wheel? ...
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Shimano/third-party rotor compatibility with low end hydraulic brakes
Shimano say that their lower end hydraulic brakes (e.g., BR-M365) are compatible with 'wide' rotors. See http://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com/2.0?acid=C-461&cid=C-460 for details.
Wide rotors ...
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Can I use brake pads for carbon wheels with aluminum wheels?
I bought a bicycle with carbon wheels, and for training I purchased an aluminum wheelset. I have SwissStop brake pads. Can I use them with aluminum wheels? I don't care much if these pads wear out ...
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