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    PedalUma replied to the thread Hello from AZ.
    I use those Drift Mechanic "Maniac" freewheels all the time. They are beautifully polished nickel plated, are not expensive, and come in...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Brake Bleed Blues.
    Mine are the banjo shape. And you are correct in my opinion about mechanical brakes made from a solid block. I hear that bike packers...
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    PedalUma reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Like Like.
    Hmmm, not familiar with round pads for Avids, mine have always have the rectangular pads. The original Avid BBDBs had the pistons with...
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    PedalUma reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Love Love.
    I'm no expert, but this is what I do. 1. If your lever has a reservoir, remove the cover and top it off. 2. Attach hoses to two clean...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Red light issues.
    I am so glad to be helpful. That is exactly what EBR is all about. What is in it for me by helping others? I get to work on real life...
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    PedalUma reacted to Hut307's post in the thread Red light issues with Love Love.
    Excellent thank you for your help, l was already thinking that the speed control sensor could be the route cause of the issue. I have...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Brake Bleed Blues.
    The Hase mechanical brakes are like jewelry and very strong and with great action. If coupled with highly polished stainless cables with...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Brake Bleed Blues.
    Me too. Having both pressure and suction really works to force it through. I fantasize about using DOT 5. It is used in race cars and is...
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    PedalUma reacted to JGcycle's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Like Like.
    Any chance that you could post a step by step tutorial on this method?
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    PedalUma reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Love Love.
    I prefer doing a dual syringe bleed over a lever bleed with a cup. I've found that once the majority of the easy air is removed, using...
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    PedalUma reacted to Gordon71's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Love Love.
    My solution was to buy hydraulic calipers for my rover that worked by the original cables. No bleeding needed and they work great.
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    PedalUma reacted to speedub.nate's post in the thread Brake Bleed Blues with Like Like.
    I just sold my analog cargo bike but before doing so stripped off the Avid Mechanicals and installed new Magura hydros. Good riddance...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Brake Bleed Blues.
    Bleeding a bike can be such a mess. Get cardboard under it. @Aushiker, It was about 14 years-ago-working a 9 to 5 selling wine; when I...
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    What is so very cool is that that 2018 conversion still has a perfect battery! Some major brands make you spend $1000 every two-years...
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    PedalUma replied to the thread Brake Bleed Blues.
    Yes, the caliper comes off with the pads off, and the caliper is on or over cardboard away from the rotor. Pull the old dark junk oil...
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