Trying to set up the brakes on my 1986 Bridgestone MB-2. From what little I know of cantilever brakes, I should:
1) Start with the straddle wire at about a 45 degree angle
2) Bring the arms so they are parallel to the ground and the pads are almost touching the rim
3) Lubricate the bosses that the arms sit on, and loctite the screw that holds them on
That's about all I know...
My questions are:
1) Is the straddle wire set up properly in the rear?
2) It looks like I will need a new straddle wire in front, as the one that came with it is a bit too short. Does anyone have a link to a new straddle wire?
3) How do I keep the straddle wire from shifting over to one side? Should I ditch the whole straddle wire thing and go with something more modern? (Trying to keep the vintage look though)
4) How do I keep the brake pads even on both sides of the rim? There is no adjusting screw to adjust spring tension.
Thanks!