old capiler brake problem
06-23-09, 07:37 AM
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old capiler brake problem
I am trying to put this old brake back on my road bike but am having a hard time getting it to really clamp down on the tire. At this point, it kind of slows you down.
Any advice? I have dealt with more modern caplier brakes with no issue... run the cable, turn the screw, tighten and voila. These seem to require something more.
I also have an issue with the top tube cable brazes-- one of them has rusted off. Is the way I have it set up in the photo ok? Does anyone have a suggestion about how to deal with this?
Any advice? I have dealt with more modern caplier brakes with no issue... run the cable, turn the screw, tighten and voila. These seem to require something more.
I also have an issue with the top tube cable brazes-- one of them has rusted off. Is the way I have it set up in the photo ok? Does anyone have a suggestion about how to deal with this?
06-23-09, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Green_chili
I am trying to put this old brake back on my road bike but am having a hard time getting it to really clamp down on the tire. At this point, it kind of slows you down.
I also have an issue with the top tube cable brazes-- one of them has rusted off. Is the way I have it set up in the photo ok?
I also have an issue with the top tube cable brazes-- one of them has rusted off. Is the way I have it set up in the photo ok?
Ride it that way and you'll not only get poor brake performance (as you now seem to do) but depending on the strength of the attachment to the frame, it may pop off during an emergency stop, causing brake failure and possibly a crash.
Replace the cable threading continuous housing through the remaining guides, and using a cable tie to replace the frontmost one.
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06-23-09, 08:31 AM
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Stop by your LBS and pick up a brake cable clamp to hold the housing. And check your brake pads; if they're old and petrified you may get better performance with new pads.
06-23-09, 10:45 AM
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You definitely need some new brake shoes. Those kind were never too good even when new let alone after this much time. Try some Kool-Stop or similar pads. Your old Trek was made to have brake cable housing run full length from lever to caliper. Too bad about all the rust.
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
Stop by your LBS and pick up a brake cable clamp to hold the housing. And check your brake pads; if they're old and petrified you may get better performance with new pads.
