How to Replace a Bike's Brake Pads
In many cases, new brake pads can improve your braking performance. On most brakes, installing them is relatively easy.
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Understand that replacing pads is relatively easy for most types of brakes. However, for cantilever brakes, it can be quite a bit more difficult. If you have cantilever brakes, you might want to bring your bike to a bike shop to have this done by a qualified mechanic.
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Remove old brake pads. This can usually be done with a 5mm Allen wrench. If you have cantilever brakes, you will also need an open 10mm wrench.
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Install the new pads.
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Adjust the pad height and angle in relation to the rim. You want the pad to contact the center of the rim, and to be parallel to the rim.
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Adjust the toe in. The leading portion of the brake pad should come into contact with the rim before the rear of the pad. This will keep them from squealing.
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Consider the amount of post that is showing if you have cantilever brakes. In general, you want an equal amount on each side of the clamp bolt.
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See related eHow "Adjust Bike Brakes" for more information on brakes.
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swrod34
Jun 08, 2008
grr, plz read my first comment...
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swrod34
Jun 08, 2008
grr, plz read my first comment...
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swrod34
Jun 08, 2008
and will someone plz put my comment as a 5 star, i think i wrote it well too! lol
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swrod34
Jun 08, 2008
and will someone plz put my comment as a 5 star, i think i wrote it well too! lol
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swrod34
Jun 08, 2008
ok..this is probably the 1st and only time im writing an comment, i am actually way younger then it says i am.... i love bikes and im great at fixing them, and i dont think it is hard at all, except for the adjusting part. this is a great guild, it is short and clear, ty so much!
