Here we try to provide tips and tricks simple steps to repair and maintain your mountain bike brake components.
Prepare toolset, lubricants and cleaning fluids, manual.
1. Check brake your bike, whether you are using a conventional type (V-brake) or using a Disc brake type (disc).- For V-brake check brake both front and rear, make sure the thickness is sufficient within the meaning can still be attached to the rim (rims) of your bike if the brake lever on the pull.- To Disc Brake (disc) make sure you brake both front or rear is still thick and still be attached to the disc (disc) if the brake lever (brake Lavers) withdrawn.Both V-Brake or Disc Brake sure the brake can move together during braking is done.
2. If you have a guide book to perform maintenance brakes (brake) your bike, guide books can be made in reference to treatment, if not do not worry because at perinsipnya brake with V-brake and disc brake is not too much different.
- For V-brake if the brake lining is still thick and decent but not function with good brakes, it could happen because of the setting lever knob on both front and rear brakes are mounted on the steering handlebar is not set correctly.
swivel and traction control knob set (cable) both front and rear, matching the needs of braking, try to pull a lever when it is not too deep (close to the handlebar, steering wheel) or too far away.
Remember! Do not lubricate your brake friction it makes the slippery canvas with a rim (rims)For setting knob brake levers (brake lever) you will need the standard tools and pliers for fastening knob.
- To Disc Brake fear not damaged though looks more complicated but if done correctly it'll work. There are two kinds of disc brakes in the MTB mountain bike, there are still using the existing wires that already use the hydraulic system (brake fluid).For those who still use the cable (wire) make sure if you pull the brake lever on the brake master to work properly. When the drag lever in the automatic brake master works by suppressing campas brake so the brake parts in clamping disc brakes (disc). If the lining is still thick and the brakes are not functioning properly, can try to set the play outside of the canvas so it looks more reasonable (close to disc).
Set the knob either to the brake lever and brake master, make sure that when the lever on the pull canvass perfect disc clamping lever and the distance is not too deep or too short (the distance to the handle bar (handlebar steering) if in drag (braking) Lubricate the brake wire with a spray lubricant many are sold, not too much because if mixed with dirt will settle and clot. Remember! you do not lubricate brake it makes slick friction between the linings and disc brakes (disc)For those of you who already use the type of hydraulic (brake fluid) make sure the brake fluid in a condition there is always the master brake lever on the box (near the handlebar), if empty it immediately fill with brake fluid standard that many in sell.
Make sure if the lever on the pull canvass can press the disc (discs) perfectly. Similarly to the knob settings and hydraulic model of the wire.
Tip: If you canvass any still looks nice and thick but when the brake sound, clean canvas and discs by spraying WD-40 or by rubbing the discs with soapy water and wipe with a clean cloth. Do it until the sound disappeared.
3. To replace a worn brake lining or thin spends L keys and other standard equipment. To release the brake and replace model V-brakes are very simple way, press both sides of the canvas off the wire holder clamps. After the stand off then off the brake with the key L. To facilitate the replacement of old release your front and rear wheels.
To Replace the brake disc brake model (disc) standard toolset spends off the front and rear wheels, brake master lepaslah so that you can freely dismantle the brake (if there is a manual brake master product you use follow closely).
For disc brakes with hydraulic brake master you need a bit of accuracy here, be sure when removing the master of the discs do not let the brake lever depressed, because it will get rid of useless brake fluid in the oil box. Follow the manual carefully for the replacement of brake campas. Hydraulic brakes with existing technology that uses a piston (like a motorcycle disc) serves pressing piston brake.
Take care of your brake linings are always clean, always check condition levers, cables and brake fluid. If you run out of mountain bikes in use in offroad terrain and lots of dirt cleaned immediately.
Component-maintained bicycle will provide comfort and security when cycling, happy cycling.
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