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How much clearance do I need for cross levers?

I'd like to put cross (interrupter) brake levers on my drop-bar tourer, but I also like to use a bar bag. There is about 55 mm of space between my bars and the bar bag, measured horizontally. Will ...
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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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Tektro HD-M275 rear brake making grinding noises while braking

I got Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors, front brake is working perfectly with no issues. Under light braking rear brake works normally without any noises or vibrations, but as ...
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SRAM force axs brake judder/shake/vibrate

I have problem with my SRAM force axs brakes, I bought new disc brake rotors and as well brake pads, cleaned it all changed it, but yet when I brake it just totally judders or vibrates it just doesn’t ...
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Front wheel making a tick noise with each rotation ans the wheel does not run freely when spun by hand, stops soon after the click noise

I just bought a new Triban 500 from Decathlon. During the first ride I noticed a click sound with each rotation of the wheel (sounds like a car indicator being on). When I spin the wheel by hand it ...
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Type of brakes that will work with beach cruiser with no brake hole in wheel

My daughter has a 24" beach cruiser and doesn't like pedalling backwards to stop. She really wants hand brakes. There is a hole in the frame above the tire (where a rear light might be installed) ...
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Shimano XTR brake

The master cylinder plug popped out--not the bleed plug with the allen
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Initial resistance / detent feeling in hydraulic brake

My brake has a up-front amount of pressure it needs before it will then engage. It feels like I'm actuating a clicky button and not a continuously moving brake. What could be causing this?
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My shimano ultegra quick release is not working because the ball bearing inside got lost, can someone help me to identify the size of it?

Can someone help me because my ultegra caliper quick release system is not working because the ball bearing inside got lost (see picture below)
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What does "unisex" mean in the context of mechanical disc brakes?

I see the term "unisex" used with mechanical disc brakes. What does the term mean in that context?
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How can I determine what postmount I need for my fork / rotor for front and back

I am planning to purchase Shimano Saint BL-M820 + BR-M820 hydraulic disc brake set for my Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and I have no idea what post-mount to buy since I changed my fork and I am pretty ...
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I require advice on a recurring problem with my brakes

I've had a bike with hydraulic brakes for about six months now, and have a problem with the brake just losing power. I think it's fluid being lost. This is a question I asked earlier Something wrong ...
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Is it possible to use cantilever brake pads with caliper brakes?

Pretty much what the title says. I have an unused set of threaded post brake pads designed for V-/cantilever brake mechanisms (DIN EN 14766 if you're curious). Can I safely use these in a more modern ...
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Brakes QHD-6 Tork - how to fit new pads

I have a Claud Butler MTB which is fitted with QHD-6 Tork hydraulic brakes. Whilst these have worked really well for a number of years, recently the rear brakes stuck on whilst I was out. I have now ...
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What force (in newtons) are disc brake mounts built to handle?

I'm testing a dropout design and wondering what the standard force is considered for disc brake mounts. Simulation of mine suggests a safety factor of 15 with 2000 newtons applied to the ISO brake tab/...

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