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Cable housing end cap for BR-M375
I replaced the no name brake calipers on an entry-level ebike for Shimano BR-M375. The cable housing for the rear caliper was a bit too long, so I cut off a few centimeters. Then, I put a new 5 mm end ...
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Front Brakes - replace missing part or entire assembly?
I found a project bike that was missing some things and I decided to fix it up. The first image is of the front brake which is missing the piece that clips onto the brake cable. The second image is of ...
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Where can I buy a radiused washer?
I recently bought a new set of Tektro R539 Caliper Brakes. These brakes are nutted (non-recessed). Each brake came with one curved (concave, radiused) washer and one flat serrated washer.
My front ...
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I tried to fix my Kent Seachange, but when I pedal the wheel shimmies over to the right-hand side
It’s not loose, or misaligned on the axle. It just moves to the right and jams against the frame. Did I forget a part?
( From https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kent-Bicycles-Sea-Change-Men-s-26-in-Beach-...
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How to interpret Shimano compatibility chart?
How does one interpret the delineation of horizontally-aligned boxes on the Shimano compatibility charts? Below is a screenshot (with added blue numbering) for discussion purposes.
For example, why ...
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Identify my rear aero brake
I'm looking to buy a new aero brake, after the noodle holder on my old set has snapped (and apparently i need to replace the whole thing).
Problem is that i can't find the model anywhere. I've looked ...
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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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Small part for Shimano 105 brakes [closed]
My road bike has Shimano 105 brakes, circa 2003. Today, I removed the shoes from the front brakes, unscrewed the "fixing screws", and slid out the pads, so I can put in new pads.
Somehow, for one of ...
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Brompton Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Schematic
What is the list and order of components that thread onto the Brompton's rear brake assembly from the brake caliper through to the Lower Stop Disc for an M6R?
At some point on a recent ride down ...
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Rusty brake nuts & cables: Should I change my brakes or not?
I have been using a used bike for a few months now and when I bought it it was in mint conditions. However, the winter has been really harsh were I live and since I drove every day to work with it ...
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How to find a model number that replaced an old Shimano part
Is there some listing of Shimano component model numbers that can help me find a currently-manufactured part that is equivalent to an old model number that is no longer being manufactured?
In ...
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Handlebar stolen along with gear shifter and brake triggers. What to do how much am i looking to spend?
So live in Redfern, Sydney, Australia. I keep my bike at my dad's and he asked me to lock my bike near the police station for a while because he was fixing up his apartment. This was before I left on ...
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Caliper road brakes on cantilever specific frame
I just bought a used bike with cantilever brakes that are very stiff (it's quite hard to push them) and weak. I have been fiddling with them for about two weeks now but to no avail (only the smallest ...
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How to accurately measure brake calipers?
So I recently bought brake calipers only to realize they didn't reach my rims. In fact they only go to about the midpoint of my tire.
The calipers are similar to these :
Did I just happen to get a ...
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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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