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Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 lever leaking

My bike's Dura-Ace R9120 rear-brake/front derailleur shifter (left shifter in UK) leaks brake fluid when I pull hard on the lever. It leaks from this specific place: I understand this lever is ...
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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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Why have my rim brakes started making a scraping noise?

I bought a bike about 7 months ago, and I've noticed over the last few weeks that it's started making an unpleasant scraping noise when I brake. Does anyone know what might be causing this and how to ...
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GRX disc brake caliper confusion

Trying to sort a rubbing issue and keep reading things like "push BOTH pistons back in, squeeze lever to center pistonS" but it looks to me like there is only one piston? When I squeeze the ...
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Sram/Avid brake hose compatiblity

I have Sram Rival AXS which I want to transfer from one bike to another. Unfortunately the new bike is bigger (M -> XL) so new brake hose is required. SRAM recommends SRAM Brake Hose Kit - Double ...
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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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SRAM Guide R bleed problem

I'm bleeding my SRAM Guide R brakes. When working on the rear brake I noticed that the fluid can go from the lever syringe into the caliper syringe, but not the other way around. I can't move the ...
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Can't seem to quiet my disc brakes

I recently purchased a bike that clearly needed fixing, for a great price. I've given the bike a bit of a tune-up, but one thing that won't seem to go away is the squealing sound coming from the disc ...
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Shimano BR M8000 callipers leaking after bleed

A couple weeks ago I noticed that the brakes (BR-M8000) on this bike were quite spongy and since I didn't know when there last bled was, I decided to service them. Everything worked fine for about a ...
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after multiple brake bleed, lever's max stiffness is still close to bar

so after a few bleeds i've done on these Shimano saints, because of new levers replacement, i've found that the rear brake lever, although on max stiffness, goes way further to the bar then the other ...
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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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Compatibility between Shimano 4-piston hydraulic calipers and levers (possible connection to German DIN cargo bike standard)

There are not too many 4-piston calipers by Shimano. M640 Zee and M820 Saint are identical (calipers), and upon release Shimano claimed to have a 'slight difference in leverage' (i.e. a different ...
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What kind of frame and brakes are these?

I just bought a bike and I can't figure out what kind of frame and brakes it has. I found that the derailleurs were made by DNB Japan somewhere around 1960 and that the handlebar is french (Guidonn ...
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Shimano Nexus 3 coaster brake screeching sound

When I brake hard/er with my Shimano Nexus 3 coaster brake it makes a loud screeching sound. Like really loud, everybody on the street would hear it and turn around. Since I know it's all internal all ...
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Internal Roller Brake Problem

I have Shimano Inter M Roller Brakes on my bike. I felt the rear brakes were a bit light after riding 800 or so KM (total mileage on my bike so far) so I thought maybe theres a bit of cable stretch ...
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Front Mountain Bike Cable Disk Brake Is Too Snappy on First Pull

When I grab my front disk brake for the first time on a ride after my bike has sat for a while it will buck me forward. Once it bucks me it works great. I have tried cleaning it with disc brake ...
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Can't remove bleed screw SRAM shifter

I'm trying to bleed my SRAM Force D2 brakes, but I can't remove the bleed screw underneath the shifter cover: When I try to remove the torx screw, the round part underneath (with the 111... numbers) ...
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Replace lever for hydraulic brakes

I was moving my mountain bike in a moving van, and the the brake lever was damaged in transit. The brake is a tektro hydraulic, and it is the Front brake. The connector to fluid tube is gone but no ...
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Cross (also called in-line or sub) brake levers compatible with SRAM Apex

Does somebody know of cross/in-line/sub brake levers compatible with SRAM Apex? Could the Shimano GRX sub brake levers perhaps work? See https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/grx-11-speed/...
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Silver greasy coating on disk brakes

Today I came in to the bike mechanic to align my disk brake calipers and they came out with the disk brakes covered in a silver lubricant (they said that this was especially for disk brakes) They ...
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Fixie bike crank/pedals give in when back pedalling

Recently was given a fixie, but with braking issues. Whenever I back pedal (as in lock up and stop pedalling completely), the crank/pedal seems to give in and not stop the rear wheel from moving ...
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What Would Cause My Shimano Front Disc Brake to Leak after Replacement?

I noticed my Shimano BT M400 front brake caliper was missing the cap for the bleed nipple and the whole set up was covered in mineral oil. After speaking briefly to a mechanic I bought a replacement ...
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Can non-brake silicone lube be a good substitute for hydraulic seal lubricants in brakes?

Hope suggest using Hunter silicone lubricant (SC960) when assembling pistons, etc, on their (DOT 5.1) hydraulic brakes. It is supposed to be easily available but it took me a while to find some at a ...
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Magura mt5- non stop micro bubbles coming out while bleeding

I have a problem bleeding my Magura MT5 brakes. I used two 50-ml syringes and the EZ MTB bleed kit. I pushed fluid from the syringe attached to the caliper to the top (at the lever) and back again. I ...
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when bike kept inside, brake/ lever goes extremely stiff

so, I've been through a lot of fiddling with my brake levers, giving them a small clean out and bleed, but I've noticed now that when i keep my bike inside (on heated floor) the brake levers go stiff, ...
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Disk brake issues

I’m new to disc brakes and noticed my braking power decreasing. Took the pads off and they look like this. Do these lines indicate anything? What is a used disc brake pad supposed to look like? What’s ...
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Tektro rear brake does not stay closed

Two weeks ago I had an issue about my brakes QR not working and asked about on this site Road rim bike brakes don't open when using the release I got some help - and I am very thankful for that - ...
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Are Magura HS33e levers compatible with HS22 brakes?

I plan to convert a bike with Magura HS22 hydraulic brakes to electric. Thus I would like to replace the brake lever by one having the controller output to stop the motor while braking. From my ...
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Hydraulic disc brake - lever slowly touches bar

I have a magura disc brake. When I pull the lever and keep applying constant pressure to it, it slowly retracts all the way to touch the bar. This process takes about 10 / 15 seconds. I have tried to ...
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Differences and effects of brake lever offset

I've seen some flat bar brake levers where the the pivoting plane of the lever blade is offset and not in line with the center of the handlebar's cross section. What's the purpose for such design? ...
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Brake on a pre-drilled track fork

I want to put a front brake on a Cinelli Parallax (track/fixed gear bike). It’s got a predrilled fork, but still a cap on it (as far as I know the cap is made of some kind of wax). What’s the cleanest ...
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Bike makes noise while 2 out of 3 gears

I assembled a new bike. It rides smooth in first gear but makes a particular noise in 2nd and 3rd gear. It doesn't seem to be from the wheel because it's not there if I turn the wheels in air, but it ...
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Sram Guide R brakes getting spongy

Long time Shimano brakes user, I've recently (few months ago) got a new MTB with Sram Guide R brakes. At the beginning those felt great - not as "biting" as Shimano SLX / XT I'm used to, but feeling ...
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Hydraulic disc brakes operating by themselves

When cycling up steep inclines on my mtb sometimes the rear disc brake comes on without me being anywhere near the brake lever. I can tell it's doing it as it's gradual and pedalling becomes difficult....
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Hayes Sole Disk Brakes, adjusters stiff/seized?

Second hand bike, my first time encountering Hayes Sole brake calipers. My brakes front and back have gone a bit weak so I wanted to tighten them up a bit. Each side of caliper has an allen key ...
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Can I combine two pm break mount adapter?

I think about upgrade my shimano rear brake disc from 180 to 203 mm. The mount system is a pm 160 direct, meaning I currently already have a pm 180mm adapter. Weirdly, I couldn't find an adapter for ...
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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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SRAM Rival Hydraulic Brake - Bleeding issues

After 5000km of perfect performance my rear brake started to fade so I decided to bleed it. I have bled many hydraulic systems before (mostly MTB) with no issues. However the SRAM Rival setup has been ...
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Hydraulic road levers bleeding not working

a long time reader here that was usually able to find an answer, but not on this one. I've done some basic and slightly more advanced fixes and part replacements on bicycles, but I've never installed ...
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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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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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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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