Questions tagged [brakes]
Disc/rim/drum/coaster brakes; braking technique, maintaining brakes, anything else about stopping a bike.
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Rear disc brakes work intermittently
My son's 26" mountain bike's rear mechanical disc brakes work when it's on my bike stand, but will not grip or stop when the bike is on the ground.
When there is any downward force on the rear ...
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Brakes not going back on their own
Found a some what rusted bike frame on side of road, and I’m working on fixing it. The rear brakes seem to be sticking quite a bit, they stay in the actuated position after release.
There doesn’t seem ...
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Why is my bike clunky, and what is this loose string?
I have a black sport trail all terrain Rockrider that I bought from Walmart for around 150 dollars. All was well for a few months, until I noticed a loud clunky sound with my pedals that made it hard ...
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Replacement for "Weinmann Symetric"
Can I replace these "Weinmann Symetric" brakes on my city bike with something modern? The rim width is ~25mm. I have only found similar brakes online for road bikes, which do not fit the rim ...
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What's this nugget called in these tektro drop levers?
Inside of this hole there used to be a cylindrical stopper or drift that was used to set the lever pull distance. It dropped out of this on a ride at some point and I can't find it. Since I don't know ...
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How to upgrade Scale 930 to reduce weight and gain speed?
I need to upgrade Scott Scale 930 (2022) with the following properties:
fork: FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 (100mm travel)
bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm
rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-...
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How do you put a usable brake on a bike trailer?
How are you able to brake when on a bike trailer? I am making a bike trailer and need some tips on how to make it.
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Why do brake cables come out of barrel adjuster when they are loose?
My brake cable got unattached from the pinch bolt and came loose. I then noticed that at the other end the cable housing was not inside the barrel adjuster anymore. I thought something broke at the ...
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Brake problems (need adjustment too often)
I've been having problems with my bicycle brakes for not a short time and I've been having it with a couple different bikes. The brakes get loose after 1-2 weeks. I deliver with my bike so I use it 50-...
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How can I keep my brakes centered?
If I move the brake device by hand, I can get it centered.
However, after riding a bit I guess the bumps of the road shift it either to the right or left, causing either the right or left brake pad to ...
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Should front brakes have this much give?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uQdrppNmAwJsiyHk9
I never paid attention to how much give the brakes had when the bike was new.
The video shows the brakes clamped down onto the tire, and as I rock the bike ...
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What is forward drag on a coaster brake
I have a single-gear coaster brake bicycle that needed fixing. I would have to pedal real hard to get it to go and backpedal a block in advance for bike to stop. Very spongy brakes. Well I took brake ...
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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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v brake + adapter vs mini v
I am interested in Paul Components Motolite or Minimoto (or Box Components’ One offerings).
I want the best rim braking performance on cantilever posts to go with my TRP RRL levers
I know there’s v ...
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Is this slight movement of Cantilever brake arms intentional?
There is some slight movement of my canti brake arms on the brake bosses when the lever is pulled. It's pretty minimal but I'd be interested if if this is intended and whether it might cause any ...
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