Brake Alignment [Archive]

Chris Gabriel

01-09-07, 02:32 PM

I'm putting my brakes together and I can't get them to line up with my wheel (which is centered.)
Need to know what to adjust to make them work again and stop rubbing.

MadMan2k

01-09-07, 02:41 PM

Probably the little springs that you wind before you tighten the bolts that hold them on.

hooligan

01-09-07, 03:27 PM

Yes. Furthermore, there is a possibility your wheel is untrue? In which it may appear centered at times and rub other times.

eightdip

01-09-07, 03:39 PM

Or maybe you need to pull the cable through more on one side

FitRider 921

01-09-07, 03:42 PM

Take them off.

eightdip

01-09-07, 03:44 PM

Naaa, thats for pros and people who break their legs

FitRider 921

01-09-07, 03:48 PM

Naaa, thats for pros and people who break their legs
Racist. There are so many people on crutches in my school. It's so crazy. But I was the first. :) The sad thing is, I'm still on crutches. :( Although the good thing is, is that I can put a little bit of pressure on my leg now. Yay. :D

eightdip

01-09-07, 03:50 PM

Swell, how long you got now?

Chris Gabriel

01-09-07, 03:54 PM

Alright...I forgot to tighten the springs on one side...they are a little squeaky but they work now.

FitRider 921

01-09-07, 03:56 PM

Swell, how long you got now?
Ummmm... I have to go back to the doctor in another 6 weeks, and then hopefully he will put me on full weight bearing and then it shouldn't be too much longer after that. I'm doing rather well with rehab too, and now it should only go faster because I'm a workout freak and can finally do stuff with my leg. It shouldn't be too long, unless I blow myself up.

eightdip

01-09-07, 03:58 PM

But your mum isn't gonna let you ride am i right?

FitRider 921

01-09-07, 04:11 PM

But your mum isn't gonna let you ride am i right?
She's going to have to deal with it. My dad already decided that I can ride, but I just have to be "more careful". My dad knows how much it means to me and he will fight for me.

MATRIX

01-10-07, 11:49 AM

Alright...I forgot to tighten the springs on one side...they are a little squeaky but they work now.

If you get them dialed in...you'll be good. Also, then they make a great trueing stand when your wheel needs it.

eightdip

01-10-07, 12:14 PM

I use a brake for trueing, i dont have a front brake so if i ever buckle it, it'll be hard to sort

mude

01-14-07, 12:41 PM

. It shouldn't be too long, unless I blow myself up.
do it. you wont.

FitRider 921

01-14-07, 12:46 PM

do it. you wont.
If you think so.