PeaceGrabber
09-16-04, 07:20 PM
My new Sora hand brake "Fight deck" is a bit tight when I pull it. I saw a hex screw under my hand brake. Is that the screw to adjust my hand brake? Both to unscrew counter clock-wise, right?
Road Cycling - How to adjust road bike hand brake?
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khuon
09-16-04, 07:35 PM
My new Sora hand brake "Fight deck" is a bit tight when I pull it. I saw a hex screw under my hand brake. Is that the screw to adjust my hand brake? Both to unscrew counter clock-wise, right?
That's probably for the clamp band. Unscrew that and the whole assembly will fall off. What do you mean by "a bit tight"? Do you mean there's too much resistance in the pull? How old are the brakes and cables? Maybe you want to try lubing the pivots and inside of the housings.
That's probably for the clamp band. Unscrew that and the whole assembly will fall off. What do you mean by "a bit tight"? Do you mean there's too much resistance in the pull? How old are the brakes and cables? Maybe you want to try lubing the pivots and inside of the housings.
Hitchy
09-16-04, 07:38 PM
My new Sora hand brake "Fight deck" is a bit tight when I pull it. I saw a hex screw under my hand brake. Is that the screw to adjust my hand brake? Both to unscrew counter clock-wise, right?
G'day,
assuming this is a serious question.!.........OK. I'm assuming that when you say 'a bit tight' that you mean, not much play,or that the pads are rubbing against the wheel?. Either way, the solution is the same. For minor adjsutments, at the top of the brake caliper there is a 'screw' type device that will allow adjustments by 'screwing' it either way...watch which way the calipers open or close to determine which way to turn it. If that doesn't allow enough adjustment you may need to unscrew the 'hex' nut that holds the cable. Work out how much by holding the calipers closed in one hand, whilst adjusting with the other. 'Release' a small amount of cable, then retighten...you may need to do this a couple of times to getthe adjustment 'spot on'
cheers,
Hitchy
G'day,
assuming this is a serious question.!.........OK. I'm assuming that when you say 'a bit tight' that you mean, not much play,or that the pads are rubbing against the wheel?. Either way, the solution is the same. For minor adjsutments, at the top of the brake caliper there is a 'screw' type device that will allow adjustments by 'screwing' it either way...watch which way the calipers open or close to determine which way to turn it. If that doesn't allow enough adjustment you may need to unscrew the 'hex' nut that holds the cable. Work out how much by holding the calipers closed in one hand, whilst adjusting with the other. 'Release' a small amount of cable, then retighten...you may need to do this a couple of times to getthe adjustment 'spot on'
cheers,
Hitchy
PeaceGrabber
09-16-04, 07:48 PM
I have a Sora Shimano hand brake with shifter integrated. However, when I compare to the Shimano 105, I found the 105 is a lot easier to pull with my fingers. It is a lot snappy and smooth on the hand brake. I doubt there is anything to do with the brake calipers. Again, my Sora brake is like greases stuck inside the joint but I brought the bike brand new and I lubricated the joint with Tri-flow recently. Unfortunately, no improvement at all after lubrication. My Sora hand brake require more force to pull and it is a bit slow.
DieselDan
09-16-04, 08:15 PM
Sounds more like poor quality cable housing. You may want to try and spary some lube into the housings.
khuon
09-16-04, 08:15 PM
I have a Sora Shimano hand brake with shifter integrated. However, when I compare to the Shimano 105, I found the 105 is a lot easier to pull with my fingers. It is a lot snappy and smooth on the hand brake. I doubt there is anything to do with the brake calipers. Again, my Sora brake is like greases stuck inside the joint but I brought the bike brand new and I lubricated the joint with Tri-flow recently. Unfortunately, no improvement at all after lubrication. My Sora hand brake require more force to pull and it is a bit slow.
105 has much higher quality parts than Sora. Everything from the calipers to the cables to the levers will fell much smoother on 105. It's also considerably more expensive. I'm sorry but that's just the way things are. You have to pay for better quality. Your Sora brakes will work fine for stopping you... they just might not feel as nice. If you want to upgrade, I would suggest you start with the cables and then calipers.
105 has much higher quality parts than Sora. Everything from the calipers to the cables to the levers will fell much smoother on 105. It's also considerably more expensive. I'm sorry but that's just the way things are. You have to pay for better quality. Your Sora brakes will work fine for stopping you... they just might not feel as nice. If you want to upgrade, I would suggest you start with the cables and then calipers.