Bicycle Mechanics - Tektro RL720 cross brake: Pin getting loose

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mosquito
06-05-10, 06:42 AM
I've had these brakes for years and I've been noticing the pin that attaches the lever keeps moving up bit by bit. Well it's a lot now and I'm worried it will just fall off one day.

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Would someone please help on how to fix this?

zzyzx_xyzzy
06-05-10, 07:24 AM
Try the little set screw you see in the middle there
mosquito
06-05-10, 08:15 AM
I have. I actually removed the screw and I tried pounding the pin in with a hammer.

HillRider
06-05-10, 05:44 PM
The pin must be lined up exactly with the holes in the body on both sides before it will drive in flush. Look at the hole on the opposite side and wiggle the pin until it is aligned properly and it should slip back in with little force. Once it's centered, replace and tighten the set screw.