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BMX Brakes not really working

phelimb · 2010-07-01 22:14:59

Sorry if this is the wrong forum but my young lads brakes are real crap on his BMX. They will slow you down gradually but no matter how hard you pull them they really don't have any affect. I've tried changing the pads and the cable but not much difference - last choice is to change the wheels - not sure I want to do that.…

01-07-2010 10:14pm

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phelimb

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Sorry if this is the wrong forum but my young lads brakes are real crap on his BMX. They will slow you down gradually but no matter how hard you pull them they really don't have any affect. I've tried changing the pads and the cable but not much difference - last choice is to change the wheels - not sure I want to do that.
Any ideas on how to improve brake performace?
Cheers.

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#2 02-07-2010 8:19am

abcdggs

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bring it to your lbs.

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#3 02-07-2010 9:04am

Explosive_Cornflake

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abcdggs wrote: »

lbs.

n. Local Bike Shop.

Probably best advice, unless you are comfortable getting new pads and installing them and see how they go.

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