Bicycle Mechanics - loose brake handles on dropbar

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2mtr
11-20-04, 07:04 PM
Don't know what they're called, but the bit that holds the brake onto the dropbars on my panasonic is super loose. How do I tighten them?
Any special tools involved.
If so, can I just zip tie then?

Thanks for the help

DieselDan
11-20-04, 08:04 PM
There should be a Phillps head or hex head bolt under the brake lever that needs to be tightened.
WorldWind
11-20-04, 08:31 PM
Loosen the break arms at the wheel to put slack in the cable, and then pull the break lever all the way to the bar. In the opening between the hood and the top of the lever you should see the head of a fastener. Tighten that, until the hood is secure on the bar.

2mtr
11-20-04, 08:37 PM
Thanks all. Once again this place rocks.
Michel Gagnon
11-21-04, 02:06 AM
All ok, except the brake levers I have use either a 4 mm or a 5 mm Allen bolt.

With one set of levers (non aero), I have to remove the cables to tighten the bolt.With the two others, I simply depress the lever and wiggle the Allen key through.
cascade168
11-21-04, 03:58 AM
There should be a Phillps head or hex head bolt under the brake lever that needs to be tightened.

I have some DiaComp brakes that use a slotted screw :rolleyes:
DieselDan
11-21-04, 06:39 AM
Hex head is an Allen head.
WorldWind
11-21-04, 02:44 PM
Yes well thats why I said "head of a fastener" OK who else has a strange bolt on ther bike?