How To Replace Rim Brake Pads | Easy Bike Maintenance

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Replacing worn rim brake pads is a simple, but essential maintenance task if you want to keep cruising round safely on your bike, and avoid your brakes failing in wet, or high-speed conditions. From spotting worn pads and finding the wear lines, to changing the pads out, follow these quick and easy tips from Alex to replace those worn pads and get back on the road!

00:00 Intro
00:17 How Do I Know If My Rim Brakes Are Worn?
00:51 What Tools Do I Need To Change Rim Brake Pads?
01:08 Removing The Worn Rim Brake Pads
01:24 Stop Those Grub Screws Seizing!
01:48 Removing The Pad Friction Material
02:13 Fitting New Rim Brake Pads
03:35 Essential Checks Before You Hit The Road

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