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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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mechanical disc brake replacement for Schwinn Protocol 1.0
I am fixing up an older Schwinn Protocol 1.0 for a friend and I need to replace the mechanical, post mount disc brake caliper. (I took apart the old one and it is missing a magnet and in spite of ...
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Replace v-brakes with disc brakes [duplicate]
I would like to know whether I can replace my old v-brakes with disc brakes. Do I need to also change the wheels or something else?
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How to replace Avid BB7 brake pads in "new" calipers?
How do you get new BB7 pads to install in the new caliper bodies? By "new" I mean the ones with the spring steel "cap" on the opening at the "top" of the caliper unit (the side opposite the axle).
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How do to determine if an adapter is needed for disc brakes and rotors?
I have an old older (not too old) bike that already has disc brakes, but I would like to replace them with a totally new set and new rotors.
How can I determine if a given replacement (caliper and ...
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