metal on metal noise , over and over again . I stopped to assess the situation and I was dumbfounded to see a brake pad sitting on the ground . Upon further inspection of the brake caliper , I noticed the brake pad pin was hanging outside the caliper and aggressively bent . I ’ ll admit , at this moment in time , I didn ’ t have the mental capacity to truly assess this situation . All 175 + miles , at this point , were wearing heavily on any chance I had to
quickly evaluate and address the problem .
I took a moment . I put my head in my hands , I had a slight body shiver and then I got the f^ck over it . I picked my head up , told the approaching rider I might need help getting out , and started figuring out how to get my ass out of the woods . Luckily , I had put a socket wrench , and the required allen sockets , in my butt pack . I used this socket
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