v-brake adjustment.

bcmf

Just getting the mtb ready and took of the v-brakes to clean and service as the long spring keeps popping out. Any one got a tutorial vid/link as to which way the spring should assemble as I have a feeling the whole mechanism is worn on the caliper.No matter which way i sit the spring in any time I put tension on the spring pops out. I had the same trouble last year but was plagued with brake probs.

Morgan

Sounds like something is bent, broken or installed incorrectly.

These might be of some use:
http://sheldonbrown.com/canti-direct.html
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/braketun.htm
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/linear-pull-brake-service-v-brake-type

bcmf

Thanks Morgan. It just seems to be that the groove on the caliper itself that keeps the top of the spring in place is just worn and isnt deep enough to hold the spring. I have 2 cable ties holding them in until I get a new set of calipers.