Quick V-brake question
10-21-13 | 04:39 PM
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Quick V-brake question
The rear V-brake (Tektro) on my husband's mountain bike broke. I am looking to replace it. On eBay is a Tektro brake up for auction, which says "front or rear." Are the front and rear brakes the same? They look the same.
10-21-13 | 04:55 PM
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OK, I went to the Tektro site and they say in response to a question about whether front and rear brakes differ: The length of center bolt to mount on fork for front and frame for rear is different.
Also the forward of brake pad is opposited.
So does that mean they are different after all? Or are they just talking about brakes that mount different from v-brakes? Maybe I am confusing things as usual.
Also the forward of brake pad is opposited.
So does that mean they are different after all? Or are they just talking about brakes that mount different from v-brakes? Maybe I am confusing things as usual.
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10-21-13 | 05:01 PM
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OK, I went to the Tektro site and they say in response to a question about whether front and rear brakes differ: The length of center bolt to mount on fork for front and frame for rear is different.
Also the forward of brake pad is opposited.
So does that mean they are different after all? Or are they just talking about brakes that mount different from v-brakes? Maybe I am confusing things as usual.
Also the forward of brake pad is opposited.
So does that mean they are different after all? Or are they just talking about brakes that mount different from v-brakes? Maybe I am confusing things as usual.
10-21-13 | 05:01 PM
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That's for a road double pull, V brakes will be the same.
10-21-13 | 05:03 PM
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OK, I get it now. Thanks!
10-21-13 | 06:33 PM
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On V-brakes the parts are all the same. The reason they have seperate listings for front and rear is so the mechanic will not have to swap the pads while installing brakes.
10-21-13 | 06:47 PM
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10-22-13 | 05:16 PM
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10-23-13 | 10:02 AM
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