| When replacing the brake on your "rollerblades" it is | | | | Remove the brake and position the new brake in its |
| important to remember that you do so before it | | | | place. |
| becomes a problem. The best way to do this is to | | | | Step 3: Replace the screw in the new brake and |
| inspect the brake of your skate prior to skating each | | | | fasten it to the skate. |
| time. If you there is strong visible wear, you will want | | | | Once the brake is fastened in place, you are finished. |
| to replace it. Additionally, if you are experiencing | | | | Here are some visuals to explain the process that I |
| difficulty stopping, this is also a sign that your brake | | | | just described: |
| may need replacement. You may also note that you | | | | |
| brake has a wear-line on it. If your brake has whittled | | | | Method 2 – Horizontal Brake Attachment |
| down to this line, go ahead and replace it. | | | | Step 1: Take your skate and turn it over. If you do |
| Not all brakes are replaced the same way, but you | | | | not see a screw attachment in the bottom of the |
| will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to complete the | | | | brake, the brake is likely positioned horizontally at the |
| replacement. Here are the two most common | | | | top of the brake. |
| methods of brake replacement: | | | | Step 2: Take your Phillips-head screwdriver and |
| Method 1 – Vertical Brake Attachment | | | | remove the screw to allow the brake to come free. |
| Step 1: Take your skate and turn it over. You will see | | | | Remove the brake and position the new brake it is |
| a hole in the bottom of the brake that houses the | | | | place. |
| screw. | | | | Step 3: Replace the screw in the brake and fasten it |
| Step 2: Take your Phillips-head screwdriver and | | | | to the skate. |
| remove the screw to allow the brake to come free. | | | | Once the brake is fastened in place, you are finished. |