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!
2007-08-19 15:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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!
2007-08-19 16:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-19 23:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by Wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.bikewebsite.com/bicycle-bra.htm
http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/adjust_brakes.html
2007-08-19 23:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋