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Adjusting disc brakes
#1
Hi Everyone,
Can some one tell me how to adjust the cable type disc brakes. I've tryed tightening and loosening the cable and still can not get the brakes to work proper.
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#2
Here is something that may help ya out. What you have is "mechanical" disc brakes. http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/diskmech.htm
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#3
(04-15-2010, 06:46 AM)Bill Wrote:  Here is something that may help ya out. What you have is "mechanical" disc brakes. http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/diskmech.htm

Thanks Bill, I'll give it a try.
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