I don't see any spacers on the brake pads. I just put new pads on my 3 year old (V-Brake) hybrid. I got Kool Stops, they came with spacers for 3 different thicknesses. I always thought the older, smooth post cantilevers were more work to align. The old Dia-Comp (triangle arm) shape. Try the Park Tool website, recently got over hauled. I pull up a chair & take my time getting them adjusted. having the wheels trued helps the brakes too. Cheers everyone, Chris.