Originally Posted by DrPete
The best way to adjust Tektro brakes is to loosen the bolt holding the caliper on the frame, detach the brake cable, and throw the caliper in the trash. Then replace it with a good brake.
Sorry, just never had a good Tektro experience, MTB or tandem. Never used them on my roadies.
Oh please. The majority of the braking performance comes from the pads, which unfortunately does Tektros no good since the stock pads are garbage. Tektros are the best calipers for the buck.