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Do we need to repeat the bed-in process for disk brakes after replacing only the pads?
I know that we need to go through the bed-in process when installing a new disk, but what about when changing only the pads?
Technically, the surface of the disk has already been prepared with the ...
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Replacing a lost disc brake pinch bolt
While replacing the cable for my front disc brake, I lost the bolt and plate that attaches the cable to the calliper.
In this Park Tool guide, they call it a 'pinch bolt' — labelled E in the image ...
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Rotor does not fit between pads after replacing the pads
I was having rubbing noises and after taking out the pads I so they were completly worn out.
I have shimano r7070 calipers so according to their specs I found in a local shop the L04C as they did not ...
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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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Disc brakes make a grinding sound
I am completely new to cycling and purchased a road bike equipped with Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes. I have ridden an estimated 20 miles total so far and was unaware that there was a bedding in ...
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Ease of servicing disc vs. rim brakes
How easy is it to keep a mechanical (non-hydraulic) disc brake system working at home with a set of "normal" (not bike-specific) tools, especially compared to rim brakes?
Discs seem to be currently ...
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The piston on my Avid Elixir 5 brakes popped out. Does the caliper need to be rebuilt?
One of the pistons popped out of the caliper on my Avid Elixir 5 brakes. Can I just put the piston back in and bleed the brakes and then they will be good as new, or do I have to rebuild the whole ...
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Brake hard on new cycle
I saw someone after buying a new bicycle (a hybrid), pulled the brake as hard as he could for few seconds and dragged the cycle along while braking like that, 1 brake per centimeter.
Why did he do ...
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Fixing hydraulic disk brakes, what to check first?
I have a 10-year old bike, fitted with hydraulic disk brakes. The bike has been actively used for around 4 years only though.
Recently, my brake levers started to have more and more "play" before the ...
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Concerns with different brake types for the front and the rear wheel
I'm considering adding a disc fork to my surly cross check and using some avid bb7 road brakes for the front. I've got tektro road levers on drop bars (outfitted with retroshift shifters) I've got ...
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How to adjust Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes?
I have a Trek X-Caliber and the rear disc is rubbing a little. So I want to adjust the brakes so it doesn't rub and make things a bit easier of course.
I see many videos about brake adjustment but ...
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How do I bleed Avid Elixir brakes
My bike has a set of Avid Elixir R hydraulic brakes. The front brake barely goes on when I pull the lever and the back brake feels pretty soft. I think I need to bleed them. How do I go about doing ...
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How do I change my disc brake pads?
How do I change my disc-brake pads? How do I avoid letting the fluid out?
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When to change disk brake pads?
I was wondering how to tell when your disk brake pads need replacing. My front brake seems to be not stopping as quickly as it used to, or as quickly as I would like. I know this could be due to road ...
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Hydraulic Disc Brakes Maintenance
I have Hayes Nine hydraulic disc brakes on my mountain bike. I have recently replaced the brake pads and after that it seems that the pads are almost touching the rotor.
How can I adjust it?
I have ...
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