Unanswered Questions
39 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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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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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?