It is important to always use the appropriate brake fluid for the brake being serviced. Never use DOT brake fluid in brakes designed for mineral oil, or vice versa. Never share bleed kits between DOT fluid and mineral oil systems. Mixing fluids can cause damage to components and lead to bra...
Detach the wheel and useisopropyl alcoholon a clean rag to wipe off the rotor, then remove the pads and clean them as well. It’s also a good idea to wear disposable latex gloves; you’re trying to get dirt and oil off the braking surface, not add more. Make sure to let the pads...
You’ll also want to make sure the asking price is fair.Bicycle Blue Bookis a great resource for this. Don’t eliminate a bike if the asking price is too high. One of the best parts of buying used is that you can negotiate the price down if you feel that the seller is asking too...
To add transmission fluid, pour it into the fill tube if your vehicle has one. After verifying the fluid level on the dipstick, move the gear selector through the gears with your foot on the brake to help the new fluid flow through the transmission. Transmissions are complex pieces of equi...
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Moving things have kinetic energy and, if you want to stop them, you have to get rid of that energy somehow. If you're on a bicycle going fairly slowly, you can simply put your feet down so they drag on the ground. The soles of your feet act as brakes. Friction (rubbing) between...
My grandson refused to learn how to ride his bicycle. When he was two, on his second birthday, he started riding his 49cc ATV by his self, but at six he still hadn’t learned to ride a bike. He clearly had the skill and balance, but he just wouldn’t do it. One day he asked...
That grille bar and those running boards may make your SUV look rugged, but they also add weight and drag. And that bolt-on trunk-lid spoiler that makes you feel fast and furious? It's designed to harness the wind and press your car to the pavement at high speeds. The result is bett...
You’re going to need to remove slack from the cable. Roll out the barrel adjuster at the end of the lever to add tension to the cable. Extra brake inspection tips Consider cleaning and lubricating the brake levers and checking to see if you need to bleed your brakes. If you have hydra...