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How to tighten these brakes?

  • 03-02-2012 5:36pm
    #1
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    Dug out my bro's old mtb.
    Its a great ol go-er but the brakes are very loose

    Any advice on how to tighten them?
    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Tropheus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    They're cantilever brakes.

    Details on adjusting here: http://sheldonbrown.com/canti-trad.html


  • #3
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    do you see in the last picture there is a nut on top of the 'v' section of cable!!
    Release that nut slowly and move it up towrds the bars.
    Its easier said then done.
    By the look of the bike I would buy new cables or bring it to lbs and let them do it for a few quid.
    Getting those brakes 'squared' can be a bitch.


  • #4
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    Twist the barrel adjusters on the brake levers anti clockwise to tighten.
    You might need a pliers they look seized.


  • #5
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,418 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    cantilevers :( god those brakes can be an ass to set up


  • #6
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    Thanks Guys!
    Yep - 25 yrs old lol
    Tis a flier of a bike too. Very smooth on the road


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  • #7
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Do the brakes work?


  • #8
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    Lol - not even slightly! :-)


  • #9
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    Just tightened it up with a vice grips - works great!


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