Brakes

Question 1

What are the common rim brake styles?

Answer 1

-cantilever
-caliper brake - side pull
-caliper brake - center pull
- linear pull
- direct pull
- V-brake

Question 2

What are the 2 ways disc brakes can be operated?

Answer 2

 mechanically (via a cable)
 hydraulically (using fluid under pressure - like cars & trucks)

Question 3

What are some advantages of disc brakes?

Answer 3

 friction material similar to cars/trucks, rather than rubber
 the wheel is no longer the wear surface
 better braking in wet conditions

Question 4

How should you examine rim break pads for wear?

Answer 4

-examine how much friction material is remaining
-press your finger nail into the brake pad
 if the pad’s rubber is rock-hard, replace the pads
 if the pad has some give to it, you can likely reuse them

Question 5

What should be done to the mounting boss before caliper installation?

Answer 5

• clean using nylon scrub pad or fine emery paper
• wipe it clean
• apply a thin coat of grease

Question 6

What difference is there between the (usually 3) holes where you install the caliper spring?

Answer 6

Each hole has different spring tension

Question 7

What is brake squeal caused by?

Answer 7

squeal is caused by high frequency flexing & rebound of the brake caliper arms

Question 8

How much toe in should you have?

Answer 8

.5mm-1.5mm