Brakes & levers

pshwarrior · 07-15-2010, 07:39 PM

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 · 07-15-2010, 07:46 PM

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, 08:36 PM

(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! Smile

Steve

GeorgeET · 07-15-2010, 10:48 PM

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

Bill · 07-16-2010, 09:16 AM

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

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