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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-25-16, 01:43 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

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Posted By smulx

They're still pretty firm. I'll just replace the...

They're still pretty firm. I'll just replace the pads. I know they're not expensive, I just thought the current pads were worth trying to salvage as they're barely worn.

Anyone got any...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-25-16, 01:41 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

Views: 2,500

Posted By smulx

It's not. Which part are you having difficulty...

It's not. Which part are you having difficulty believing?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-16, 03:56 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

Views: 2,500

Posted By smulx

They're hydraulic. When I first noticed the...

They're hydraulic. When I first noticed the issue, I'd started going down a very steep hill and the brakes weren't stopping the wheels fully and were squealing very loudly. Since trying to clean...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-16, 12:36 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

Views: 2,500

Posted By smulx

It was. They are disc brakes.

It was. They are disc brakes.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-16, 12:36 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

Views: 2,500

Posted By smulx

I saw the frying pan thing suggested a few...

I saw the frying pan thing suggested a few different places. I think the idea was just too loosen anything that may be contaminating the surface, but just on a low heat to avoid damaging the pad.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-16, 12:13 PM

Replies: 26

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

Views: 2,500

Posted By smulx

Tried to renew brake pads but didn't work

I have a bike that hasn't been used for a while. It's been indoors but it ended up getting quite dusty. I cleaned it up and took it out, but the brakes didn't work very well. I did a bit of research...

Forum: Commuting

01-11-12, 04:47 AM

Replies: 16

Seat locking skewer

Views: 1,427

Posted By smulx

You're right lol, I want to get rid of the QR so...

You're right lol, I want to get rid of the QR so I'm not sure what people think I'm trying to do. First couple of replies are what I was looking for. I already have a locking skewer that requires a...

Forum: Commuting

01-06-12, 02:42 PM

Replies: 16

Seat locking skewer

Views: 1,427

Posted By smulx

Seat locking skewer

Hi

Just signed up as I got a new bike today and have a question. I got a Rockhopper and the shop fitted the extras I bought like lights and mud guards. I also got a set of Kingfisher locking...

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