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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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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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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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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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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 ...
