Bicycle Mechanics - How do you remove your V-brakes?

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THonestTeenager
02-25-10, 03:49 PM
Hello guys,

My problem is that I ride all winter and my V-brakes get EXTREMELY CLOGGED UP. I want to remove them but even if I remove the bolt and pull them out, they won't come off the suspension fork. Is there another way to remove the V brakes?!

reptilezs
02-25-10, 03:57 PM
pull harder, spray some pb blaster
THonestTeenager
02-25-10, 04:13 PM
DUDE! THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT WORKED!!! God bless you!

BCRider
02-25-10, 07:12 PM
Grease the posts up before you put them back on. That way they won't get stuck as easily for next time.
zoodude
02-25-10, 08:30 PM
also, if there is caked on goodness try getting it cleaned off first with a scratch pad or something rough. then do your greasing and it won't get stuck nearly as bad.
coldfeet
02-25-10, 08:35 PM
i used to have to strip mine down at least once a month in Winter, I have now seen the light and bought a bike with Avid BB7 discs. I'm sure I'll need to strip and service them , at some point, sure won't be once a month though!