Originally Posted by
Prowler
Correct, the bridge is not threaded and that small adjuster is quite hard to turn with the cable tension on it. I use an Irwin Quick Grip Clamp, passed thru the spokes, to close the brake pads thus loosen the brake cable a bit. Turn the adjuster nut a bit to raise or lower, then remove the clamp to see how fine it all is. Once the tension is back on the cable the adjuster will not change.
Thanks for your help Prowler!
I am glad its not just me who finds the brake adjustment difficult. When working on the task I felt like I need a "third hand" and that is exactly what your clamp provides
. Eventually I did manage to make a satisfactory adjustment but it was accompanied by a lot of cursing and swearing from me...