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Old 07-15-25 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by McVinnie
Hello,

Does anyone know the proper name for the little screw on V Brakes that you adjust to change how far the brake pad sits from the wheel rim? I'm trying to fix my nephew's bike and he has somehow managed to bend one of the screws so now I can't make the necessary adjustment. I need to order a replacement but I don't know what to search for as I don't know the correct name for it?

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Shimano calls them “Spring Tension Adjustment Screw (M4x 7)”. Any M4 screw could be used to replace the Shimano version. Other brands may use different threads and some use a sheet metal type screw.
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