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Why do my bike brakes loosen quickly? I have to adjust them weekly. (lemmy.nz)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by sylverstream@lemmy.nz to c/diy@beehaw.org

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I've recently installed new brake pads on my bike, all good. They are disc brakes. After a week they were too loose, thought it was because they were new, so readjusted them. A week later and I have to readjust them again. I only cycle about 70km per week. Before the pad replacement I didn't have to do it so often.

Is it still because they're new or am I forgetting something? Thanks.

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[–] sylverstream@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the detailed post! Much appreciated.

I watched Park Tools before, very good. I now remember that I wasn't able to use the inner adjuster knob when the caliper is mounted, because then it sits 1cm next to the electrical motor. I had to remove the caliper, adjust that bolt, then put it back in. It works, but not ideal.

I think I'll take it to a mechanic. I use the bike on a long hill, so definitely need my brakes to work.

Thanks again heaps.