v brakes
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v brakes
One bike have V brakes. The rear brake is under the chainstays. I call v brakes maybe had other name. First time i see brake like that. The owner of the bike say this brakes even is working no stop the bike. I wonder if i can use regular v brakes under the chainstays any ideas?
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I doubt it will work.
Without seeing your bike I'd be willing to bet the brake under the chain stay is a U-brake. If that's the case, the mounting studs will be in the wrong place to install a linear pull (V-brake).
Without seeing your bike I'd be willing to bet the brake under the chain stay is a U-brake. If that's the case, the mounting studs will be in the wrong place to install a linear pull (V-brake).
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Like this U-brake ?
You need to follow the instructions to the letter to have them work correctly. They are very effective when properly set up and maintained.
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Just watch your knuckles while working on these brakes, those rings have sharp teeth. Also take care with chain lubing, it's easy to transfer lube to the pads. Andy.
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V brake won't work, U brake and roller brakes have different mounts than canti/ V brakes.
You see the U above, this is a roller:

Here's the difference in mounting them:


V brake/ Canti:
You see the U above, this is a roller:
Here's the difference in mounting them:

V brake/ Canti:
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