Shimano XTR 9000 Disc Brake - Race
With race-tuned power and an overall lighter weight, the Shimano XTR M9000 Race Hydraulic Disc Brake uses a...
This is one of the easiest fixes out there. Whether you are out riding or back at home working on your whip it's a quick 3 minute fix that will leave you riding waaaaay better.
Let's face...
Start by loosening the quick release skewer, then lift the wheel out. Sometimes, if the brake lever is pressed while the wheel is out, the pads...
The ultimate experience in braking performance is here. The Shimano Di2 R785 Dual Control Lever Set with Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper is designed for on-road and cyclocross use for more power,...
The latest Shimano XT BR-M785 Disc Brake is lighter and more compact than ever -- and has more braking power. Short stroke Servo-...
First thing to do is undo your quick release and remove your front wheel. Try not to touch the disc brake pads, which will contaminate the disc pads and cause a squeaky sound when riding.
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How To Bleed A Hope Brake:
Before we start anything on the bleeding procedure, we need to make sure the mast cylinder is level, so now fluid will be lost from the master cylinder when...
Many people have experienced how great disc brakes are, while others still have a lot of questions about them. A big question is how aero disc brakes are.
This video will test one disc...
A quick look at SRAM's new Force CX1 1x11 group:
1x11 groups, with 1 chain ring in the front and an 11-speed cassette in the back have gained wide popularity in all styles of mountain...
This video will show you how to properly bleed your SRAM Hydraulic disc brakes.
You will need the following tools and supplies: Avid Bleed Kit, T10 Torx Wrench, 2.5 mm Hex wrench, torque...
Mountain bike brakes are extremely expensive, commonly costing 300+ for a full set of rotors, levers and calipers. But, you don't have to break the bank to get an amazing set of brakes.
The...
Today, we are going to be cutting the hose. As you can see I installed this hose and it's huge. You can do this off the bike or on the bike, however you like. I do it on, because I...
Avid hydraulic brakes require DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 brake fluid so DO NOT USE MINERAL OIL.
The Avid brake bleed kit comes with two syringes, one to catch discarded fluid and one to push clean...
I’ll probably repeat it a bah-jillion times but it is worth repeating: if you are bleeding hydraulic brakes, mineral oil and DOT fluid ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE! It’s kind of like when they tell you...
Just in case you mtb-ers thought I forgot about you, think again.
Here’s a look at all the component groups for mountain bikes that Shimano has out, starting from the bottom up.
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Installing disc brakes is more often than not, a considerable upgrade for anyone who is serious about their mountain biking. You won’t have to worry about wearing down your rims and about trying...
Hydraulic brakes work by applying pressure to a liquid in a tube. They work by means of a piston in the lever which shoots liquid into the caliper piston which causes the brakes to clamp...
Adjusting disc brakes is pretty straightforward. What you’ll need is a rubber band and an allen wrench.
Yep. That’s it.
To start, you’ll have to slightly loosen the mount bolts that...