How to Replace Brake Pads on a Bike - Rim Brakes

Calvin Jones guides you through a complete walk-through of brake pad removal and installation for every type of cable actuated bicycle rim brake.

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Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Info
00:38 Tools Needed
00:53 Pad Type Identification
02:20 Road Brake Pad Replacement
03:52 Threaded Stud Pad Replacement
06:23 Smooth Stud Pad Replacement

➤ Tools & materials used:
• Park Tool Hex & Torx® Compatible Tools - parktool.com/category/hex-torx-compatible-tools
• ST-3 3-Way Socket Wrench - parktool.com/product/3-way-socket-wrench-st-3
• MW-SET.2 Metric Wrench Set - parktool.com/product/metric-wrench-set-mw-set-2
• NP-6 Needle Nose Pliers - parktool.com/product/needle-nose-pliers-np-6

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➤ More Rim Brake Repair Help:
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• Brake Lever Mounting & Positioning - Upright Bars ▶︎ youtu.be/-ZJdqJDrs60
• Brake Housing & Cable Installation - Drop Bars ▶︎ youtu.be/oL82JM7H2Bw
• Brake Housing & Cable Installation - Upright Bars ▶︎ youtu.be/Xg5MrDgLhHI
• Bicycle Rim Brake Identification - What Type of Brake Do I Have? ▶︎ youtu.be/j6ANuieQR4w
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Dual Pivot ▶︎ youtu.be/q4ay12CSF48
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Side Pull ▶︎ youtu.be/UOrIVc5lG-k
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Center Pull ▶︎ youtu.be/iJeYSKUI-6A
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Linear Pull & V Brake ▶︎ youtu.be/XMa9UqY9obk
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Cantilever Threaded Post ▶︎ youtu.be/FvFira2dAPY
• Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Cantilever Smooth Post ▶︎ youtu.be/G_tDym0G6zo
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