Afternoon, all.
I have an old tandem (possibly 1980s) and I can't get the front brake to work properly. The off side arm sits fine and goes back into position when the brake is released, the nearside moves fine if the cables aren't attached, but stays in the 'brakes on' position (i.e rubbing on the rim) when the cable is attached. Ive replaced the main brake cable inner as well as the shorter cable between the arms, centralised the hanger and adjusted the cable tension, but still no joy.
Photos show the last attempt and clearly the main cable is now kinked, and the central short one needs better ends. I have noticed the brake adjusting screw is missing though, so assuming it can be replaced, would that then mean the nearside brake could be set to release when cable attached?
Also, are there whole front brake replacements available still new? I've found sone mountain bike ones but.they would spoil the originality.
Thanks in advance, sorry if they seem daft questions!
I have an old tandem (possibly 1980s) and I can't get the front brake to work properly. The off side arm sits fine and goes back into position when the brake is released, the nearside moves fine if the cables aren't attached, but stays in the 'brakes on' position (i.e rubbing on the rim) when the cable is attached. Ive replaced the main brake cable inner as well as the shorter cable between the arms, centralised the hanger and adjusted the cable tension, but still no joy.
Photos show the last attempt and clearly the main cable is now kinked, and the central short one needs better ends. I have noticed the brake adjusting screw is missing though, so assuming it can be replaced, would that then mean the nearside brake could be set to release when cable attached?
Also, are there whole front brake replacements available still new? I've found sone mountain bike ones but.they would spoil the originality.
Thanks in advance, sorry if they seem daft questions!