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There are different types of brakes. Use the information below to determine which type you are using before continuing to the correct section.
There are different types of brakes. Use the information below to determine which type you are using before continuing to the correct section.


* [[Cantilever Brakes]] are easily identified by the upside-down "Y" created by their cables. The open end of the "Y" hovers above the tire. [http://images.google.com/images?um=1&tab=wi&channel=s&client=firefox-a&hl=en&hs=BwF&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=Cantilever%20brakes]
* [[Cantilever Brakes]] are easily identified by the upside-down "Y" created by their cables. The open end of the "Y" hovers above the tire. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?um=1&tab=wi&channel=s&client=firefox-a&hl=en&hs=BwF&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=Cantilever%20brakes]
* [[V Brakes]] look more like
* [[V Brakes]] only use one cable, which connects through one brake pad to another. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=IwF&q=V-Brakes&btnG=Search+Images]
* [[Disc Brakes]] are identified by two metal discs around the hub of the front and rear wheels. Examples: [http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=bike+disc+brakes&btnG=Search+Images]
* [[Coaster Brakes]]
* [[Drum Brakes]]

Revision as of 01:34, 5 July 2007

There are different types of brakes. Use the information below to determine which type you are using before continuing to the correct section.

  • Cantilever Brakes are easily identified by the upside-down "Y" created by their cables. The open end of the "Y" hovers above the tire. Examples: [1]
  • V Brakes only use one cable, which connects through one brake pad to another. Examples: [2]
  • Disc Brakes are identified by two metal discs around the hub of the front and rear wheels. Examples: [3]
  • Coaster Brakes
  • Drum Brakes