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I just tightened the brakes on my bike (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by bruhbeans@lemmy.ml to c/bikecommuting@lemmy.ml

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Cable disc brakes. I kept putting it off but it was riding like shit and didn't feel safe, brake levers nearly contacting the handlebar. I had it in my head that the adjustment was like a 30 minute job. Grabbed Allen wrenches, a couple third hands, screwdrivers. 5 minutes and two Allen bolts later, all done. Topped off the tires with air, quick test ride, meat's back on the menu. No real point to this post, but maybe you've made a quick adjustment or repair that made you happy?

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[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (9 children)

I'm assuming there was still material on the pads?

When the travel starts to bottom out on my hydraulic disk brakes, that typically means it's time for new brake pads.

I know that might not be the case with wire brakes because they don't adjust the caliper piston positions as the pad wears down, but just making sure.

If the pads no longer have material, simply tightening the brakes can eventually end up ruining the calipers.

As for the post, I enjoy the same adjustment. That ride with new pads and reset pistons always feels super nice. They perform in such a satisfying manner compared to when they're almost worn out.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago

When the travel starts to bottom out on my hydraulic disk brakes, that typically means it's time for new brake pads.

Just replaced the brake pads (front an back) on my parters MTB (hydraulic) after we'd finished (she did most of tje work while i mansplained ) I told her to test ride and be careful jamming the brakes on as you'll notice a difference. She came back "jesus fcukibg christ they nearly sent me over the bar!". She'd been used to pulling them on further as the pads were well worn.

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