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Which brake levers and brake calipers to replace Sram s-series HRD700 (postmount)?
I own a Giant TCX SLR 1 from 2014, with Sram s-series HRD700 brakes (post mount right?) and 10 speed sram force transmission. Discs are 140mm rear and 160mm front.
My brakes are completly gone and I ...
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Mechanic told me to replace the entire brake system because of "slow return"?
A bit of back story first: I bought a second-hand bike in 2020. It has SRAM Level TL installed from the start. It caught my attention that brake lever didn't return to the end and had very little ...
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SRAM Hydraulic brake stuck (with a changed bite point) after landing/impact
I experienced a weird problem on my SRAM level t 2 piston brakes.
I like hopping my bike around, e.g. bunny hopping onto curbs. Sometimes, if the impact is hard, the brake lever would have reduced ...
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Fitting Matchmaker X to SRAM Guide T brakes?
I've got a prebuilt MTB that came with an SRAM NX drivetrain and Guide T brakes and I'm looking at upgrading the drivetrain to higher end parts.
I'm thinking about taking the upgrade opportunity to ...
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Upgrading the brakes on a Giant Anyroad 2 2015
I am looking to buy some used Giant Anyroad 2 2015. The groupset is already upgraded to Shimano 105 2x11, with cassette 11-34t. Crankset are Tiagra. Everything look fine, except the brake, which still ...
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Changing SRAM Apex brifters to flat bar - which is it possible to get hydraulic brake levers and trigger shifters to match?
I've got a Tempest gravel bike from Planet X that came with drops and the Apex HRD groups. It works well but the whole drop handle bar positioning is a very literal pain -- I ended up with crucifying ...
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SRAM i3 coaster brake only activating after multiple turns backwards
My son's bike has a SRAM i3 internal gear + coaster brake hub. It has recently started sometimes only activating the coaster brake after backpedalling a good one or two full revolutions. When in this ...
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How to bleed rear SRAM Force 1 brake
I'm having a hard time bleeding the rear brake of my Specialized Diverge. Following closely the instructions provided by SRAM (and other sources like GCN and other people from YouTube) only works for ...
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Flat mount brake caliper and rotor tolerances
So I was finishing my build today putting all pieces together on my Diverge 52 carbon frame when something come to my attention: the flat mount SRAM Red hydraulic brake calipers can barely clear the ...
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Remove SRAM Guide with internal routing
I want to remove my SRAM Guide RS rear brake (to replace it with Shimanos). The frame has internal routing, so I need to keep the DOT fluid from coming out of the cable when pulling them through the ...
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Replacement brake pads for SRAM Force 1/CX 1
I'm looking to replace the default pads that come with the SRAM Force 1/CX 1. I can't tell if they're metallic or organic. I ended up purchasing the organic version https://www.competitivecyclist.com/...
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SRAM Guide brake lever won't return
I have an SRAM Guide brake (rear) that after bleeding, the brake lever won't return quickly. At room temperature, this is barely noticeable, but when the temperature climbs, or the bike is in the ...
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How do I increase braking power and "touchiness" of Sram Guide RS Brakes?
I've got some Sram Guide RS disk brakes and they're very weak and not touchy at all. I prefer touchy brakes. I know the Guide RSC has the tool free contact adjustment to make them touchier. I have ...
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Upgrading a heavy duty bike
I have been using my bike for about 10 years for daily commuting and occasional traveling. It is a "trekking cycle" with a flat handle bars. I use it mostly for road riding, i.e. on streets and paved ...
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What size is the tiny ball bearing used in SRAM rim-brake caliper quick release detents?
SRAM road rim-brake calipers (mine are specifically Rival from 2011) have a quick release lever to facilitate wheel changes, as many calipers do. The SRAM QR lever has detents which make a little "...
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