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?
I loosen my brakes so I go faster.
Don’t forget the four most important goals of any activity.
- Looking good
- Feeling good
- Looking good
- Safety
I’d put “going fast” before safety
Nice. I’m glad you feel confident enough to run over raccoons for your dinner again.
Me and RFK, gotta make sure the brain worms have lots of company
This whole thread is encouraging. I have acquired a used bicycle
in a game of chanceand I have been procrastinating on the rehab because I was anticipating it becoming some months long project.It can be a months long project or it can be a days long project. But it’s a worthwhile project and the best way to make it quicker is to start it sooner
Its good that you took the time and just did the work
It’s good when it’s easier than I thought it would be.
Degreasing & lubing my chain after the wet season is my happy place 🥲
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.
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.
