Classic & Vintage - 84 Trek 520 Canti Brake issue?

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ridethecliche
06-18-10, 09:34 AM
I was putting some newer Cantis on the bike (tektro 720's), and they wouldn't work out!

With the bolt fully tightened, the brake was moving fore/aft a bit. It was really strange and I've never had that happen before.

Has anyone experienced something like this? How did you fix it?


illwafer
06-18-10, 10:33 AM
you can get shorter bolts or use some washers to get it a little tighter. there should be a very small amount of play.