REMOVE & REPLACE YOUR BRAKE PADS

Few things will improve your cycling safety more than a brand new set of brake pads

30 mins £16 for lube and degreaser ✓ 4mm, 2mm Allen keys for Shimano ✓ 5mm Allen key or 25T ✓ Torx key for Campagnolo ✓ Surgical spirit or citrus-based cleaner to clean rims ✓ Wipes One of the fundamental ways to keep your bike in good shape is to check your brake pads and change when necessary. Rim bakes work through the friction between brake pad and rim, and over time the softer pad material will wear away. If the pad thins to beyond its wear indicator line, it’s time to change pads. If your pad doesn’t have an indicator line, change the pad when its grooves are approaching the halfway point. Poorly aligned pads may have formed a ridge–remove this with a file if you plan to keep…

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