any one got any good ideas about how to tighten Bike brakes?
2007-06-05 22:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Depends upont the brake type - Cantelever, V brake etc. Most will have an adjuster at the lever end (Usually a knob that you turn in order to lengthen the jacket around the cable. Some brake levers, like V type, will have a bolt at the wheel end, that clamps around the cable. This can be loosened and the cable pulled through before re-tightening. Also, check the wear on your brake blocks.
Luck
2007-06-05 22:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the local bike shop do it and be sure to watch. Most of them will answer questions. Without knowing what type of bike you have anything here is a wild guess.
2007-06-06 13:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by PK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most have a barrel adjuster by the brake lever. This will tighten up loose cables. If its way stretched, you'll need to yank on the cable itself....
2007-06-06 05:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by M V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ride mountain bikes professionally in competitions wen i tightened my brakes up i took it to my local bike shop (halfords should do it) i did that so i did not over tighten them hope this helps
2007-06-06 11:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by cadet edward s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I guess it would be better if you will bring your bike to a local bike shop near your place and have an experienced bike mechanic work on it. Hope this helps.
2007-06-06 06:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by pinkpanther949 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋