Originally Posted by
jreyez
okay. I feel like the brake pads/brakes/whatever it's called needs to be changed because I have to exponentially press on my brakes harder each and every time in order to stop effectively. What are some good suggestions? Thanks.
For a cheap and dirty possibility steal a fingernail emery board from your wife or girl friend or, if you happen to be female, use one of your own. Use it to dress the surface of your brake pads. It's nice and flat and has just the right grit. If that works, you're good for another week.