LastPlace
04-22-07, 02:54 PM
I just bought a bike with Canti's and the spring tension that pulls the brakes apart doesn't seem to be stout enough. Can I just bend the spring a bit? Thanks.
Bicycle Mechanics - Cantilever Brakes............
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Stacey
04-22-07, 03:23 PM
No need to, there should be three holes on the mount boss. Just notch it up a hole.
Retro Grouch
04-22-07, 03:29 PM
I just bought a bike with Canti's and the spring tension that pulls the brakes apart doesn't seem to be stout enough. Can I just bend the spring a bit? Thanks.
What kind of canti's? Shimano made a TON of cantilever brakes that had gray nylon barrels that surround the return springs. When those barrels crack you lose all of the return spring pressure. The quick, dirty solution is to bind the barrel together with a zip tie or a piece of wire. A better solution is to get replacement barrels from Shimano. The best solution is to replace them with V-brakes.
What kind of canti's? Shimano made a TON of cantilever brakes that had gray nylon barrels that surround the return springs. When those barrels crack you lose all of the return spring pressure. The quick, dirty solution is to bind the barrel together with a zip tie or a piece of wire. A better solution is to get replacement barrels from Shimano. The best solution is to replace them with V-brakes.
LastPlace
04-22-07, 04:27 PM
These are Tektro's, on a Jamis Coda. I do see that there appear to be three holes that may hold the lower end of the spring, so I will do a little exploring after dinner. Thanks again.
Sheldon Brown
04-22-07, 04:44 PM
These are Tektro's, on a Jamis Coda. I do see that there appear to be three holes that may hold the lower end of the spring, so I will do a little exploring after dinner. Thanks again.
Also, make sure that the cantilever posts on the frame are free of paint and well lubricated with light grease.
See also: http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment
Sheldon "Tektros Are Good" Brown
Also, make sure that the cantilever posts on the frame are free of paint and well lubricated with light grease.
See also: http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment
Sheldon "Tektros Are Good" Brown
LastPlace
04-22-07, 04:46 PM
Sheldon,
As always, thank you very much. I appreciate your help and hope your health is improving.
As always, thank you very much. I appreciate your help and hope your health is improving.