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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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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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Trouble aligning front disc brake - rotor noise

I'm having trouble getting my front brakes aligned properly and staying aligned. The brakes are Tektro HDR-210 - I asked Tektro and they should be an OEM version of the HDR-310. I've just installed ...
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Disc brake makes scratch noise when wet

I bought a TREK FX SPORT 5 a couple of weeks ago and I've ridden it like 200km without any problems. Today was the first time I biked when it was raining and I noticed after like 100 meter that there ...
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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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Clarks Exo hydraulic brakes can't get fluid in

my son has a Carrera Kraken which is fitted with clarks exo hydraulic brakes. he mistakenly cracked off the bleed nipple last week causing the front brake to be pretty much non operational. I ordered ...
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Hydraulic disc brakes stuck on new bike

I pulled the lever on a brand new hydraulic disc brake and the brake won't release. What's up ? The wheel was never removed and a brand new bike.
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Did I purchase the correct brakes for my Huffy bike?

Did I purchase the correct bike brakes for my Huffy bicycle. I just put the back set on the back and no matter how hard I squeeze the brake it is not tight enough to stop bike. If anyone know please ...
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Boardman hydraulic disc brake lever fully lose

Brake Lever fully loose and not acting on the piston. Circlip off so How to fix?

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