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How to tighten v-brakes?(3 posts)

How to tighten v-brakes?thugdaddy3
Jan 5, 2004 10:15 PM
I was just wondering how to tighten up v-brakes. Over the last year mine have seem to gotten kinda loose and are losing braking power. Way is a easy way to tigthen them up? I need Help. Thanks.
This Park Tools How-To might help...AndyH
Jan 6, 2004 5:02 AM
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_linearbrakes.shtml
Unhook the springspimpbot
Jan 12, 2004 11:14 PM
...and Vee brakes are much easier to tighten.

Typically, the don't loosen, the pads wear and the gap between them and the rim gets bigger. Check your pads for wear while you're at it. If they have worn past the wear marks, time for new pads.
 


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