In mountain biking, brakes are there to help you get down the trail safely and can even help you do it faster! Choosing the right brakes for the job could be the difference between nailing a turn or nailing a tree. Anna Cipullo shares all her knowledge on how to eek the most power out of your brakes. From regularly bleeding your brakes to stopping fade by upgrading the cooling, this video has everything you need to have your MTB stopping on a dime.
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00:00 – Intro
01:12 – Step 1: Check & Service Your Existing Brakes
05:56 – Step 2: Diagnose The Problem
07:43 – Step 3: Improve Bite & Modulation
09:17 – Step 4: Stop Brake Fade
12:05 – Step 5: Increase Braking Power
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