Crest Tool
Brake Pad Advancement Tool
Brake Pad Advancement Tool
Brake lever pulls too far before the brakes engage? Different lever feel and contact point between front and rear brakes?
The Brake Pad Advancement Tool is the solution to limited adjustability of bicycle hydraulic disc brakes. The Brake Pad Advancement Tool allows you to adjust the brake pad contact point and lever throw quickly and easily without bleeding your brakes. Get the perfect lever feel every time!
The Brake Pad Advancement Tool works with all brands of hydraulic bicycle brakes and works by precisely advancing the brake pads towards the rotor which reduces the distance the brake lever pulls. For best results, your rotors must be true. See how to use it below.
Instructions are also available in PDF form here.
Each set includes:
- Rotor measure tool
- 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 mm spacers
Free shipping in the US.
3D printed from PLA Plus material in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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It works. The brake I worked on was the rear wheel -- it was easier to take the caliper off than the rear wheel, but regardless I followed the steps provided and it helped reduce the slack a bunch.
Great tip! I never thought of doing it that way.
Tool makes sense but didn't work for my hydraulic brakes
Sorry it didn't work out as expected for you. I reached out directly with some troubleshooting tips. Let me know if that helps or not.
Great tool, simple to use, dialed Shimano brake levers that had more take up than I wanted. Great idea and execution of the tool.
Thanks! Appreciate the good review.
I'm a trail runner who also enjoys his gravel bike and making it work great. I struggled learning how to adjust the SRAM hydraulic brakes and levers on the bike. Bled them twice, watched lots of video, cleaned the pistons, did lots of wiggling and shaking levers and components to make sure all the bubbles came out and the work was perfect...and still too much travel in my rear lever. I talked to the "in the know" guys at the shop, and they were helpful, but their basic advice was "keep working on it".
Finally I saw a post with the Crest tool in it and placed an order. It arrived quickly, and within 10 minutes of following the tool instructions, I had a happier bike with nicely adjusted brake lever travel. THIS is how bike tools should work!
Thanks for the review! Glad it was an easy fix once you had the right tool for the job!
Just as so many others have said, I wish I had this tool years ago. This tool allowed me to dial the contact point exactly to where I wanted it to be. This was especially helpful since I have short fingers and I was able to dial my levers closer to the handlebar.
Thanks for the review! Glad your brakes are working the way you want them to!