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How to tighten a brake?
This is probably a really basic question but I'm confused by the whole brake mechanism so...
My left (front wheel) brake has to be pulled in really far before it actually starts to brake (I guess ...
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What torque for caliper brakes onto carbon-alloy forks?
I've recently got a new bike with a Kinesis DC07 carbon/alloy fork. This comes with deep-drop calliper brakes (Shimano R451 Dual Pivot). The first time out I bumped one of the brakes and it twisted ...
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How to increase brake responsiveness on Microshift style STI brifters paired with mechanical disc brake
I have a set of microshift style STI brifters. They are paired to a generic brand mechanical brake set on a Kent Nazz gravel bike.
I can't seem to get the brakes to be as responsive as I would like. ...
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Mechanical cable-actuated disc brakes started working really badly
Currently I have a cyclocross bike with Tektro Lyra mechanical cable actuated disc brakes with 160mm wave rotors.
I have had issues with the brakes for some time now, mainly my fault, I accidently ...
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