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Fitting new brake blocks on bicycle - which way round?
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Gap definitely at the back.
Hammyman - yeah I'm inclined to agree.0 -
Get someone to gently apply the brake, jiggle / wiggle the pads about so they align with the rim
Elastic band around the brake lever and handlebar works well. Also helps when you are working on your bike.0 -
what a good read, i enjoyed that, and the pics helped.0
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Seconded
A good read
One observation, always set mine up with the gap at the rear, but when the pads are worn out, the fronts are worn the most. So I assume that although originally set up toeing in the pads wear most at the front and end up almost parallel.
Did the OP manage to sort out the problem
Steve0 -
Pas !tonnant que Chomeur est chômeur.0
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