Bad-Weather Braking Tips

READY: Wet brake pads take longer to stop. Brake early and give yourself more stopping distance.

SET: If pads wear quickly during a ride, adjust the barrel adjuster on caliper brakes or linear-pull brake levers to reduce free play.

STOP: Know your braking surface. Watch out for cobbles, painted road lines and steel surfaces that turn slippery when wet. Apply brakes gently, especially the front, and avoid braking while turning.

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