Brakes & levers

[pshwarrior]

When releasing my rear brake lever, brake pads do not release from rim, what adjustments do I need to make? I've original dura ace brakes - 2002 Trek 5900

[DaveM]

Try undoing the cable from the caliper. If they pop open then, it means you have a stuck cable. If they still stay closed, the caliper is gunked up or needs adjustment on the pivots.

[KC-Steve]

(07-15-2010, 07:46 PM)DaveM Wrote:  Try undoing the cable from the caliper. If they pop open then, it means you have a stuck cable. If they still stay closed, the caliper is gunked up or needs adjustment on the pivots.

Dave, your troubleshooting methods are always SUPERB!

Steve

[GeorgeET]

10-4 to what Dave said........ And check the return spring on brakes, one side could have come loose or broke.

[Bill]

In addition to the above use a couple drops of triflow or the alike in the pivot arms.