I had removed the front brake caliper from my other bike because I was replacing the fender fairing. The pads became tight, due to someone squeezing my hand brake (im assuming) and so I asked how to best relieve that pressure. People recommended that I take some pliers, place the closed ends inbetween the pads, and open them which results in the pads being pried apart.
So I did that, mounted the caliper, but now my brake doesn't work. When I squeeze the brake lever, it comes all the way in and touches the handle-bar, and we all know it should only come in about 1-2 inches. Wondering what the hell went wrong, everyone recommended that I use pliers, and now my brakes are shot. Can this be fixed easily? Thanks. A little frustrated.
So I did that, mounted the caliper, but now my brake doesn't work. When I squeeze the brake lever, it comes all the way in and touches the handle-bar, and we all know it should only come in about 1-2 inches. Wondering what the hell went wrong, everyone recommended that I use pliers, and now my brakes are shot. Can this be fixed easily? Thanks. A little frustrated.