Originally Posted by
fietsbob
You need to release the cable clamp at the nut so it opens further ..
this suggests a Mechanics logic is Not a skill you have learned .
the project may be over your abilities and hiring a Bike Shop to fix it may be better & safer, but more expensive.
I'll give it a try again but I'm quite sure I tried releasing the cable clamp. It's as if the brakes were make for smaller wheels like a speed bike or sorts.
fietsbob, V Brake look interesting since I would be able to remove the plates.