STOP! How to set up and maintain your bicycle brakes | GCN Tech Crash Course Ep.2

Published on May 10th 2021

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Making sure your brakes are working properly is probably the single most important maintenance task for a home mechanic. Being able to stop effectively is key to riding safely - so you need to make sure your brake pads have enough life left in them for your next ride. In this video, Alex shows you how to remove and install your brake pads (both disc, and rim), so you can stop safely. 

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Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound:
ES_Watch Closely (Instrumental Version) - Iso Indies
ES_Maiden Voyage - Duke Herrington
ES_Jellyfish Chute - Jobii
ES_Don't Test Me (Instrumental Version) - Iso Indies
ES_Dentist Appointment - Dylan Sitts

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