How to adjust your bicycle brakes | Cycling UK

Cycling UK has produced a series of easily accessible video guides on maintenance and road safety. In this guide, we cover what to do if you run into a mechanical problem while out on your ride.

While out riding you might encounter problems with your bike but some of these issues can be easily solved, although you might need a multi-tool.

Brake adjustment

After some miles of riding the tension in your brake cables can slacken or the brake pads wear down.

To fix this problem, you can use the barrel adjusters to move the brake pads closer to the rim of the wheel.

Remember to check the brake pad wear lines for signs they might need replacing.

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