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PROMAX DECIPHER hydraulic brake hose replacement
I have a set of PROMAX Decipher hydraulic brakes and need to replace the hose cable (basically adapt these brakes to another bike and the cables length is longer). I would like to know how to split ...
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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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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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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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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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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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For 'classic' cantilever brakes, are cartridge brake shoes better than non-cartridge ones?
What are the advantages of cartridge brake pads compared to non-cartridge ones? Do they offer better braking characteristics?
I'm about to replace brake pads on a 1994 MTB which has Shimano STX ...
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My disc brake rotors have started to corrode. What can I do?
For the last two weeks, I was using my bike heavily in rainy weather. I was cycling during rain for hours. Now I noticed that the discs of my disc brakes started to corrode. What can I do now? Should ...
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How to install brakes with clamps that are too tight
I recently picked up a set of Avid DB1's and put them on my bike, but it was a bear to get them on. For background, they've got a split clamp that is similar to a seat tube where simple compression ...
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Rear V-brake pivots (cantilever studs) asymmetrical on Specialized Hardrock XC 2004 - how to fix?
This is a bit weird question. I bought a Specialized Hardrock XC used bike cheaply on e-bay. It had no front brake and the rear v-brake had different arms and was very dodgy. I thought I would able to ...
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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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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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