Long vs short screws for the V-brakes
07-21-23, 03:52 AM
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Long vs short screws for the V-brakes
I'm putting things back after a total clean, and just now realized that there are 2 different length of the screws that hold the calipers (arms) of the V-brakes to the frame. It seems like any of them goes to any of the 4 places. Anyone has an idea how they are supposed to be used? Are the longs for the front or rear? Or are the longs for one side ad the shorts for the other side? Or just random???
07-21-23, 05:24 AM
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Long in front, short in back
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Screw the longer into the bosses without the brakes and which best accommodate the length and you should have your answer.
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I'm putting things back after a total clean, and just now realized that there are 2 different length of the screws that hold the calipers (arms) of the V-brakes to the frame. It seems like any of them goes to any of the 4 places. Anyone has an idea how they are supposed to be used? Are the longs for the front or rear? Or are the longs for one side ad the shorts for the other side? Or just random???
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