Thread: V-brakes needing daily alignment
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Old 01-06-11 | 01:01 PM
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Sashko
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Originally Posted by kamtsa
On a side note, replacing the adjustment screw on one side with a thumb screw makes the adjustment easier.

I am using mcmaster 96016A054

http://www.mcmaster.com/#96016a054/=ah3bn3
Would hardware stores carry this type of thing?

Originally Posted by FastJake
The first thing I would do is spray WD40 at the pivot points. If that makes the brakes smoother and solves your problem, then they were just dirty. Disassemble them, clean them, and grease the studs when re-installing them.

If that doesn't work, try the advice others have posted.
Sounds like a reasonable starting point, I appreciate it :-)
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