Old 09-04-12, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sstorkel
With the BB7, both road and mountain, I find I have to adjust the pad spacing a bit almost every time I remove a wheel... and sometimes when I don't. In that respect, they're quite a bit more finicky than rim brakes. Can't remember the last time I had to do any maintenance to a rim brake, other than change the pads when they wear out.[/FONT]
I'm constantly adjusting cantilever brakes. Maybe the springs and/or housings have just gotten messed up. I haven't replaced them in five years.
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