Bicycle Mechanics - Shimano 105 SLR Caliper Issue-Spring Effect

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AJNewBiker
07-23-09, 10:53 PM
I've got the above mentioned group, but I am having trouble adjusting the calipers. On a brake pull, both sides clamp, but only 1 side will release back into position. What do I need to do? See Picture. Thanks.

http://www.velobase.com/ViewSingleComponent.aspx?ID=662D6C01-095B-4AC5-9EA6-F0FAA35F923C&Enum=117&AbsPos=3

AJNewBiker
07-24-09, 06:07 AM
I think I found the problem. On the back of the pull arms, where the spring attaches, I am missing a black spring anchor. So when I pull, the spring slides instead of pushing the pull arm back into position.
AJNewBiker
07-24-09, 06:24 PM
Nevermind...it might be part of the problem, but the rear does it too and it has both spring sleeves. It must be a calibration issue that I apparently cannot ration out. Is anybody a brake expert? I think I have a safety pivot brake set that is side pull. How do I adjust the spring so that both pads reposition after a pull?

AJNewBiker
07-24-09, 07:27 PM
Fixed It! I would like to thank the administrators of the forum for providing a space for me to think, using words, about the issue I was having. You have made me the Socrates of the modern road bike forums. Please feel free to check out my future posts as I am sure I will again be the only one "thinking." By the way this website provided valuable info for figuring out what I needed to do...I just had to answer the riddle to figure it out. http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=22