Barrel adjusters: On cable-activated brakes, these small cylinders at the caliper can micro-adjust cable tension. Lever throw: How far the brake lever moves before the pads contact the braking ...

It’s not a secret that brakes are a crucial component of a mountain bike, but one of the most essential pieces of the brake system is the brake pads. Many of us have seen some seriously scary ...

Checking and, if necessary replacing your brake pads, is an essential part of bike maintenance. If you fail to do this, you risk brake failure, expensive damage to your rim or potentially having an ...

FIX IT: Brake pads are easy to change with your tool kit. To replace brake cables remove the old cable by cutting off the crimped-on cable protector and pulling it through the outer.

Checking and, if necessary replacing your brake pads, is an essential part of bike maintenance. If you fail to do this, you risk brake failure, expensive damage to your rim or potentially having an ...