Brakes

Question 1

There are four common brake styles. What are they called?

Answer 1

• Cantilever
• Caliper brake side pull
• Caliper brake center pull
• Linear pull

Question 2

What are the benefits of disc brakes?

Answer 2

• The wheel is no longer the wear surface
• better braking in wet conditions.

Question 3

What are the two mechanisms for disc bakes?

Answer 3

• mechanical with a cable
• hydraulics

Question 4

How can you examine brake pads for wear?

Answer 4

• check for visible wear
• press your nail on the brake pad; if the pad is rock hard then replace.

Question 5

What needs to be done to the mounting boss when working on them?

Answer 5

• clean with nylon scrub pad
• wipe clean of any rust/material
• grease

Question 6

What will minimize brake squeal?

Answer 6

• Having your brakes “toe in.”
• .5 - 1.5 mm distance gap on the back of the pad.