Thread: stumpjumper circa 1997 - brakes too powerful - how to fix?
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Old 06-01-15, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan
getting oil or grease on the pads has never failed to provide less grip for me...
Yup, a quick smear of grease on the brake track will fix you up
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