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Old 04-02-17 | 06:22 PM
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TimothyH
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Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix

Originally Posted by GeneO
When the wheel is off, it keeps the pads from closing. Since they are self adjusting if you accidently close the brake with no rotor, you may need to pry the pads apart. It is a SRAM "pad spreader" that came with the bike.

Originally Posted by chaadster
That's what I figured. I have Shimano hydros on the MC, but have never had or needed such a device; maybe I've been lucky, but maybe I should carry one!
This is a brilliant idea. One could very well accidentally press the brake lever.

I'm going to carry the little orange brake block that came with the Shimano calipers.

Thanks [MENTION=195685]GeneO[/MENTION] !


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