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02-09-20, 12:41 PM
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02-09-20, 12:43 PM
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Okay, time for a post-shoveling beer and then I'm going to stop putting off that brake bleed job.
For real this time.
I mean it.
Maybe.
For real this time.
I mean it.
Maybe.
02-09-20, 01:02 PM
#4878
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Try this: Take the cap off, fill the tiny reservoir, leave the cap off, slowly apply the brake about 5-6 times, then go progressively faster til you get a pedal (brake lever).
02-09-20, 01:45 PM
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The bad news is that I'll probably need to go to the local lbs bike shop for more mineral oil for the rear.
02-09-20, 02:21 PM
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About 30 seconds after I thought, "hmmmm - maybe there is enough fluid in the bleed cup for the rear line..." I heard a little clatter and splash as the cup fell to the ground. Off I go to the local LBS bike shop.
02-09-20, 02:48 PM
#4881
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You can’t just use some baby oil??
02-09-20, 03:28 PM
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02-09-20, 03:29 PM
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02-09-20, 03:39 PM
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With the hose run, this is essentially a new fill and bleed. No shortcuts. The good news is that the front, which is always easier, is already done and nice and firm.
The bad news is that I'll probably need to go to the local lbs bike shop for more mineral oil for the rear.
The bad news is that I'll probably need to go to the local lbs bike shop for more mineral oil for the rear.
02-09-20, 04:14 PM
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02-09-20, 04:27 PM
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02-09-20, 04:53 PM
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So many baby oil fans in Addiction - who knew?
In other news, brakes are done! Just need to wrap, but going out for dinner with the family and I have a party to attend this evening. Sooooo tomorrow, then.
In other news, brakes are done! Just need to wrap, but going out for dinner with the family and I have a party to attend this evening. Sooooo tomorrow, then.
02-09-20, 05:20 PM
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Longest fake miles ride, since accident, is in the books. I was neither smooth or fast. 
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02-09-20, 05:22 PM
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02-09-20, 05:24 PM
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02-09-20, 05:27 PM
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02-09-20, 05:34 PM
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02-09-20, 05:39 PM
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I wrapped some bars the other day. I always start from the bottom, and I always do the left side first. This time I started on the right, and wrapped both sides in the reverse direction from normal.
#philcollins
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02-09-20, 05:54 PM
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I wrapped some bars the other day. I always start from the bottom, and I always do the left side first. This time I started on the right, and wrapped both sides in the reverse direction from normal.
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02-09-20, 05:55 PM
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I was taught to wrap bars as follows:
Drops are wrapped away from bike, reverse at hoods, and wrap towards the bike.
As you ride, your hands are always tightening the tape.
Drops are wrapped away from bike, reverse at hoods, and wrap towards the bike.
As you ride, your hands are always tightening the tape.
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02-09-20, 05:56 PM
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I know you are asposedto start from the bottom. I always do. But somehow I forget which direction (clockwise/counter-clockwise) is best. Thinking about it, I believe I do the left side counter-clockwise and the right side clockwise but not sure and not even sure it matters much anyway.
Should I start a thread with a poll??
Should I start a thread with a poll??
02-09-20, 06:44 PM
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02-09-20, 06:49 PM
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02-09-20, 06:52 PM
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