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Old 04-02-11, 05:00 PM
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Brake Cable Adjustment Help

I cannot get my brake lever to spring back after pulling it without tightening the brake to the point that the pads are almost clamped onto the rim already by default. What am I doing wrong?
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Old 04-02-11, 05:15 PM
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what kind of brake? condition of housing/cable?
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Old 04-02-11, 05:27 PM
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Side pull calipers, all new everything.
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Quick reality check. Slacken or remove the cable entirely and see if the brake springs open completely. Squeeze it and check that the caliper opens smoothly and crisply. Once you know the caliper is OK, then the next places to check are the cable fro friction, and also possibly a sticky lever.

Work back from the caliper to the lever and you'll find the problem.
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