I tried to adjust my brakes yesterday and because I don't know what I'm doing hit two problems, so am wondering if one of you knowledgeable folk could explain caliper brakes to me.
First problem: Ended up so tight the wheel wouldn't go round. So how do you (properly) control how far from the rim the pads sit?
Second problem: After fiddling with moving parts until the wheel would turn again and getting them into a sensible position, there was about 5mm play in the brake lever. I guessed this was due to the cable being loose, so I pulled it through tight but still no good. There was still a bit of play in the bit I've labelled 'E' though, did I miss a trick?
Have included pictures for reference if it helps. If anyone could tell me the purpose of the bits I've labelled that might aid my understanding!
Thanks,
Colin
First problem: Ended up so tight the wheel wouldn't go round. So how do you (properly) control how far from the rim the pads sit?
Second problem: After fiddling with moving parts until the wheel would turn again and getting them into a sensible position, there was about 5mm play in the brake lever. I guessed this was due to the cable being loose, so I pulled it through tight but still no good. There was still a bit of play in the bit I've labelled 'E' though, did I miss a trick?
Have included pictures for reference if it helps. If anyone could tell me the purpose of the bits I've labelled that might aid my understanding!
Thanks,
Colin