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Bottom Brackets (BBs)
- Bottom Brackets Theory -
Assessment of BBs
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of BBs
The Mechanics of the System
Components
Spindle Lengths
Q Factor
Cup Threads
Types of BBs
BMX BBs
Cartridge BBs
Adjustable/Open BB
Outboard Bearing BB
Eccentric BBs
BB30
- Bottom Brackets Tasks -
01: Adjusting an Open/Loose Bearing BB Unit
02: Removal of a BB
Crank Removal: Removing the Cotterpin
Crank Removal: Cotterless Systems
Crank Removal: Outboard BB System
Crank Removal: BB30 Systems
Crank Removal: BMX
Removal of BB Units: Loose/Open Bearing
Removal of BB Units: Cartridge/Inboard
Removal of BB Units: Eccentric BB
Removal of BB Units: Outboard BB
Removal of BB Units: BB30 System
Removal of BB Units: BMX
03: Seized Bottom Brackets
04: Degreasing & Cleaning
Loose/Open Adjustable BB Unit
Cartridge Bearing Units
Other BB Types
05: Drifting Cartridge Bearing Races
06: Installation of Bearings
Sealed Bearings
Press Fit Bearings
07: Tapping the Threads
08: Facing a BB Shell
09: Installing a new BB Unit
Open/Loose Bearing Type
Cartridge/Sealed (Inboard) Type
Eccentric BB Types
Outboard BB Types
BB30
BMX Units
Brakes
Brakes Theory-
Assessment Of Brakes
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of Brakes
Mechanics of the System
Components
Types of Brakes
Brakes
Levers
Cables
- Brakes Tasks -
01: Servicing
Lubing Cables
Servicing Brake Blocks and Disks
Servicing Studs
Servicing Rotors
Cable Stretch
Replacing Cartridge Brake Pads
Servicing Calipers
Servicing Hub Brakes
02: Replacing Brake Pads
Caliper Brakes
Cantilever Brakes
V-Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Rod Brakes
03: Removing Brake Calipers
Quick Release Systems
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
04 Fitting Brake Calipers
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Quick Release Systems
05 Removing and Fitting Rotors
Centre Lock
6 Bolt
06 Setting Up Levers
Drop Bar Levers
Straight Bar Levers
Lever Reach
Fitting Cross Top Levers
07 Routing Cables
Measuring Cable Length
Cable Housing Preparation
Routing Cable Through Lever
Drop Bar -Routing Through a Dual and Single Pivot
Drop Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brakes
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through V Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through BMX U BrakeBrake
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cable Disc Brake
Straight bar - Routing Through a Hub Brake
08 Bar Tape
Removing Bar Tape
Fitting Bar Tape
09 Cable Tension and Setting Brakes
Fitting a Straddle
Tensioning a Road Brake - Single Pivot
Tensioning a Road Brake - Dual Pivot
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Old School
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Contemporary
Tensioning a BMX U Brake
Tensioning a Cable Disc Brake
Tensioning a V Brake
Tensioning a Rod Brake
Tensioning a Hub Brake
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Brakes Theory-
Assessment Of Brakes
Initial Assessment
Replace or Repair
Mechanics of Brakes
Mechanics of the System
Components
Types of Brakes
Brakes
Levers
Cables
- Brakes Tasks -
01: Servicing
Lubing Cables
Servicing Brake Blocks and Disks
Servicing Studs
Servicing Rotors
Cable Stretch
Replacing Cartridge Brake Pads
Servicing Calipers
Servicing Hub Brakes
02: Replacing Brake Pads
Caliper Brakes
Cantilever Brakes
V-Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Rod Brakes
03: Removing Brake Calipers
Quick Release Systems
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
04 Fitting Brake Calipers
Cantilever and V-Brakes
Caliper Brakes
Cable Disc Brakes
BMX U Brakes
Quick Release Systems
05 Removing and Fitting Rotors
Centre Lock
6 Bolt
06 Setting Up Levers
Drop Bar Levers
Straight Bar Levers
Lever Reach
Fitting Cross Top Levers
07 Routing Cables
Measuring Cable Length
Cable Housing Preparation
Routing Cable Through Lever
Drop Bar -Routing Through a Dual and Single Pivot
Drop Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brakes
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cantilever Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through V Brake
Straight Bar - Routing Through BMX U BrakeBrake
Straight Bar - Routing Through Cable Disc Brake
Straight bar - Routing Through a Hub Brake
08 Bar Tape
Removing Bar Tape
Fitting Bar Tape
09 Cable Tension and Setting Brakes
Fitting a Straddle
Tensioning a Road Brake - Single Pivot
Tensioning a Road Brake - Dual Pivot
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Old School
Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Contemporary
Tensioning a BMX U Brake
Tensioning a Cable Disc Brake
Tensioning a V Brake
Tensioning a Rod Brake
Tensioning a Hub Brake