How do I tighten my bicycle brakes?
My bicycle has handlebar brakes, and the rear brakes are way to loose. My bike uses a cantilever "center-pull" brake system. Also, I’m not bike savvy, so can someone help me answer this question by also be kind of specific? It would really help! Thanks!
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Tags: bicycle, cantilever, rear brakes
Aug 11, 2010 in
Cars FAQs
3 comments
Kiffin # 1 on August 11, 2010 at 7:38 am
There should be a screw or a bolt by which the cantilever levers are operated; if, so, just take a screwdriver or appropriately sized wrench, loosen the screw or bolt, push the pads together, the retighten the screw/bolt. If that doesn’t work, you may have to buy new pads at the bike shop and/or just have the shop fix it. Good luck!
Dedicated to the truth! on August 11, 2010 at 7:38 am
Loosen the lock nut at the brake assembly and turn the barrel containing the cable counterclock wise to draw the brakes together a little. Too much will cause a drag you wont like.
Don’t forget to secure the locknut when done.
You might want to replace the pads if they are worn too much.
tronary on August 11, 2010 at 7:38 am
http://www.bikewebsite.com/bicycle-bra.htm
http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/adjust_brakes.html