Bicycle Mechanics - Cantilever Brake Play

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w98seeng

04-07-11, 11:10 AM

I am installing a new set of Tektro CR720's and there is what seems like a lot of play. The canti arm moves front to back on the mount by a mm or so, Is this normal? I have never mounted any canti's before, only V-brakes and calipers.

Thanks,
Ian

fietsbob

04-07-11, 11:14 AM

Put a brass washer under the bolt on the end,
and see if that removes/reduces the slop.

perfect costs more.

w98seeng

04-07-11, 11:57 AM

There is a washer there already, the one that came with the bolt. When I put another one on it became too tight to move.

fietsbob

04-07-11, 12:24 PM

Then live with it as is. :rolleyes:

BCRider

04-07-11, 12:30 PM

Find some thinner washers? Or just try it as it is now and see if it causes any problems.

w98seeng

04-07-11, 04:42 PM

Then live with it as is. :rolleyes:

This is what I was asking about. If it's OK for there to be play, fine.