Runny nose...try the terry cloth wrist sweat bands. Typically found in tennis supplies. Buy a bunch and put on a clean one on each wrist for each ride plus some extras in your pocket if necessary. Throw then in the wash when you get home.
Another option is to take a pair of cheap cotton gloves and cut off fingers and any other excess material then put them on over your biking gloves.
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Cannot help you on your brakes...unless you want to avoid brake wear and drag your feet.