Loosen the point where the cable attaches to the brake and give the cable a little more slack. I usually squeeze the brake pads to the rim with one hand and pull the cable tight, then back the cable off a little (5 mm?) before I tighten the cable bolt again. Then centre the brake pads. If they rub or are too close, open the bolt and let out a little more cable.
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 15
Thread: brake questions
Hybrid View
-
08-27-2010, 01:12 PM #1
Grizzled
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Posts
- 4,066
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett
-
08-27-2010, 03:11 PM #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- Oct 2008
- Posts
- 355
What LPH said, Ms. Tulip...you need to create more cable slack to accommodate the new brake pads.
-
08-29-2010, 08:53 AM #3
Ain't Love a Surprise?
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Between the Blue Ridge and the Chesapeake Bay
- Posts
- 5,203
LPH and Margo-that's just what I did; it just took me a while of looking at it to figure it out. The work great-no squealing! I also put new tires on (Seca Serfas red stripe-very sharp) and cleaned the drivetrain. Next up is new bar tape and eventually new cables but for now, the cables are fine. I took it out for a spirited 40-mile ride yesterday and it performed flawlessly. Love that Luna!
-
09-04-2010, 07:45 PM #4
like food and cycling
- Join Date
- Mar 2007
- Location
- Troutdale, OR
- Posts
- 2,600
My SRAM FORCE brake pads are worn and need replacing. Bought a pair of new brake pads BUT...
I can't get the old pads to slide out or pop out of the metal shell. Yes I did remove the screw on the shell and the pads should slide out but its not.
Looks like the metal shell on the SRAM brakes are crimped in on the back side and not allowing the pad to slide out. oui!!!
The pads are worn and I just want to replace. It still has good braking so much so that I managed to pop a reverse wheelie with it about 2 weeks ago. Still I should replace. Last thing I need is a worn brake pads to fade on a steep long descents.
I just don't have the finger strength to pop out the old shoe. Time to say "Pretty Please at my LBS" I hate it when I can't take care of things my self!!
GRRR!!!
Reply With Quote
