to change to a bigger sprocket. When you want to go faster, you adjust the shifter to a higher gear. This releases shift cable tension and allows the derailleur springs to pull the guide pulley back down to a smaller gear. Each time you shift gears, the length of chain changes. The ...
8. If you have the integrated rear caliper parking brake arrangement you will need to use a caliper reset tool which is shown below, this reset tool will help screw the piston back into the caliper, (clockwise). These calipers cannot be compressed with a clamping tool, it can only be ret...
With everything all put back in place, it’s time to start up your car. But, don’t put the car in Drive just yet. The first time you pump the brakes, you’ll find the pedal is soft. Remember how we compressed that piston in the calipers earlier? It won’t fully squeeze the br...
Before installing the new rear derailleur, apply some waterproof grease to the mounting bolt. Then thread it part way into the derailleur hanger, and rotate it clockwise to make sure the b-screw or tab is sitting behind the flat on the back of the hanger. Then fully tighten the mounting ...
Your 2003 Ford Escape is a four-door sport utility vehicle (SUV) that comes equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. You should change your front brakes once every 15,000 miles. The rear drum brakes do not require maintenance as frequently -
The caliper is responsible for squeezing the brake pads against the rotor to stop the car. Hydraulic pressure is exerted by the calipers to ensure that enough force and friction are applied to create the pressure needed to stop the car. ...
To change the gears, a bicycle has front and rear derailleurs. Here's a shot of the rear derailleur: The rear derailleur has two small cogs on it that both spin freely. The purpose of the arm and lower cog of the derailleur is to tension the chain. The cog and arm are connected to...
Rear Derailleur Discuss this topic in theBicycle Repairs and Mechanics Forum How often check or change mechanical disc brakes Latest post 4 days ago I'm curious—how often or after how many miles do people typically check or change their mechanical disc brake pads? I've been bikepacking for ...
How to DIY Paint Car Brake Calipers: Paint brake calipers is relatively easy as long there is someone to remove the car wheels for us. My Toyota Vios mileages hit another 10,000KM, with total mileages of 70,610KM. Our vehicles are recommended to change t
after doing something else for a bit, I got back on the bike and the pedals wouldnt turn the rear 2 wheels. Both chains seem to be attached and turning, but for some reason the front chain isn’t moving the rear 2 wheels. I don’t understand what could’ve possibly happened. D......