Bike Repair 201: Brakes

In this hands-on class we'll review the tools and techniques needed to maintain, overhaul, and adjust brakes. You'll learn to recognize a wide range of potential problems, how to recognize and prevent damage due to poor maintenance, and how to choose replacement parts. You'll get hands-on experience with intermediate preventative maintenance/adjustments, and discover the simple step-by-step approach to making brakes work well. Bring your bike to learn about your own components and see how your bike ticks, or work on one in the shop. For hydraulic brakes, you'll see one demonstration and learn the basic principles for successfully bleeding or topping up hydraulic brake fluid. Please note that this class will cover common cantilever, v-brake, and disc brakes, but not rod or coaster brakes nor replacement of hydraulic hoses. 

Pre-requisite: This is an intermediate course.  You don't need much mechanical experience to take Bike Edmonton's 200 level classes, but if you haven't worked on bikes before, we recommend that you take our Bike Repair 101: Hands-On Intro to Bike Maintenance class first to learn basics like removing wheels and tires.

Proof of having two Covid-19 vaccines and masks continue to be mandatory for workshop participation. You can show your proof of vaccination when you arrive. 

Registration is required. These classes tend to fill up, so register early to reserve your spot. Visit http://apps.bikeedmonton.ca for a complete list of current courses.

Bike Edmonton members receive a $10 discount. Look up your membership status to get your discount code.