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Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [125mph]
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There's the barrel adjuster and the quick release. The black pointy lever that only rotates about half a turn is the quick release. I think the thing that you're talking about is the barrel adjuster. Turn it to adjust your brake cable tension.
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [durk onion]
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I'm talking about the quick release... what does that do? when I pull that up it opens the brakes a little.. should it stay down? What does pulling it up do?
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [125mph]
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Normally the quick release helps when you hat a flat and need to remove the wheel. Quick release up - brakes open a little wider and the wheel comes out.
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Kellermanns: May 25, 15 18:04
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [Kellermanns]
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Kellermanns wrote:
Normally the quick release helps when you hat a flat and need to remove the wheel. Quick release up - breaks open a little wider and the wheel comes out.Ah so when I want to remove the wheel, I quick release up... when I add the wheel back in, quick release it down to secure the wheel? I never had to do that because my 23c tires fitted fine.. now the 25c, I have to use the quick release. Makes sense.
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [125mph]
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Yes, it does not secure the wheel, but moves the brakes closer. The brakes are typically adjusted for quick release down.
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Kellermanns: May 25, 15 18:05
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [Kellermanns]
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If you forget to quick release down, as long as the brakes make contact there shouldn't be an issue, right? Just may have to clamp down more?
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [Kellermanns]
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Brakes....
If breaks its bad... :)
If breaks its bad... :)
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [shadwell]
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LOL - and the spellcheck did not even care :-)
Re: SRAM red brakes.. whats the black level thing? [Kellermanns]
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Spell check will throw you under the bus every time.. that's why i never use it.. Sadly i am also a shit typist.. ;(
It can stay up. I ride like that for the same reason. I stop just fine but my wheels are wider as well.. Initially designed for skinny wheels and tires. Just leave it open for your wider tires. No problemo as long as you can stop. Can you stop? If yes, leave it up. If not, go to your bike store and let them adjust it.
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