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Hydraulic disc brakes not sticking after replacing pads and bedding in
So i first bleed my brakes and really botched it, getting brake oil everywhere. I cleaned up, got new pads and wiped the rotors down. I got new brake pads which i the proceeded to bed in. Eventually ...
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Max pressure of hydraulic mtb lever
i'm considering a machine build based on MTB hydraulic lever brake and I would like to know if the lever, pushed by hand, will handle 13 bars /190 PSI ?
I'm really new to this kind of measurement.
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Tektro brake bleed block size?
The bleed kit for my Tekro HDC 330 hydraulic brakes did not come with a bleed block. I've seen a 15mm ring spanner mentioned as a suitable alternative, but would prefer to make/buy the correct tool.
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is there an easy fix for worn down brakes?
I have a really cheap Walmart bike with originally came with questionable brakes. After more than a year of commuting, they have worn down to next to nothing. Is there any easy fix at home to improve ...
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When using the front brake, should I always move my weight to the back or is just bracing with arms is sufficient?
I always thought that OTB is caused by deceleration if the rider stops too abruptly. But I've found an article that says:
Jobst Brandt has a quite plausible theory that the typical
"over-the-bars"...
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Rear brake doesn't work
When I pull the rear break lever, the cable contracts, but the lever doesn't return to its original position. How can I fix this?
If this is not enough information, please let me know. I will post a ...
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Did I purchase the correct brakes for my Huffy bike?
Did I purchase the correct bike brakes for my Huffy bicycle. I just put the back set on the back and no matter how hard I squeeze the brake it is not tight enough to stop bike.
If anyone know please ...
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Piston problem, not responsive
I have SRAM Guide R hydraulic brakes.
The problem is, the rear brake piston won't come out from the lever body. so I decided to bleed it but it's still less responsive even though I already ...
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Making my dream bike come true [closed]
my name is Benjamin and for quite some time now i have been riding my bicycle to college and other places. The bike i have now is only very simple but has saved as a great alternative for transport ...
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Avoiding hydraulic brake system overfill when bleeding with worn pads
I have limited experience with bleeding Avid Elixir 5, Shimano SLX and cheaper Shimano and Tektro brakes. I usually time the bleed just before brake pad replacement, in order to avoid the risk of ...
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How do I increase braking power and "touchiness" of Sram Guide RS Brakes?
I've got some Sram Guide RS disk brakes and they're very weak and not touchy at all. I prefer touchy brakes. I know the Guide RSC has the tool free contact adjustment to make them touchier. I have ...
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Correct cable end for Shimano BL-M421 brake lever
I have a Specialized mtb that has been changed over from V-brakes to disc brakes (by previous owner). After using it for a while, I've noticed binding in the brakes which I think is due to the way the ...
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BMX V-Brake lever for MTB compatibility
Shimano have this v-brake levers in the product family DXR for BMX.
Is there any difference between a BMX brake lever and an MTB one? Are they smaller?
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High-end components [closed]
I'm wondering if anyone knows of any high-end components that are like Paul components. Not the pro-peloton stuff like SRAM and Shimano, but the, dare I say hipster components.
I'm looking for ...
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Apollo XC26 mountain bike, convert it to a coaster brake fixie?
Hi a few years ago I acquired this bike:
It's a pretty crappy bike, it's cheap, poor quality parts and not really a mountain bike... but that is why i love it. It means i have to pay extra attention ...
