Day 6 - Brakes of all kinds....

Spent the day learning about brake systems. How the various components need to be matched together and how to identify appropriate type system for a specific use. Advantages of mechanical systems and brake pad compounds were reviewed before we got into disc systems.

And lots of hands on, changing out both cantilever and linear (V-brakes) systems. Learned that dual pivot calipers, like those on most road bikes, will need adjustment after some time to keep the pivots tight and brake application effective. A Shimano double pivot caliper brake assembly-

And now mounted on the front fork-

A linear (v- brake) dissassembled on the bench:

And properly mounted and adjusted on the bike:

Moving to disc systems we used cable type systems and hydraulic brakes in our bench work. Not too much different than automobile brakes, except the scale and adjustments are certainly much smaller!

And the rain returned to Ashland today...makes sitting in class easier after having a beautiful weekend to ride!