04-06-2013, 02:50 PM
Hi everyone I'm new here.
I didn't intend to get involved in bicycle repair but I was sold a bit of a lemon told everything was working but the rear brake is sticking, so I'm trying to sort it, I have 0 experience of bicycle mechanics although I am mechanically minded. I know it must be an annoyingly easy question but would appreciate any help:
The brake is the type below:
So what is happening is when I press the brake it just sticks and the brake lever becomes loose and floppy, the front brake is working nicely and returns once released. Another thing I've noticed is the little metal part shown below above the cable below is tightly fitted on the working front brake but comes loose on the rear brake. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
I didn't intend to get involved in bicycle repair but I was sold a bit of a lemon told everything was working but the rear brake is sticking, so I'm trying to sort it, I have 0 experience of bicycle mechanics although I am mechanically minded. I know it must be an annoyingly easy question but would appreciate any help:
The brake is the type below:
So what is happening is when I press the brake it just sticks and the brake lever becomes loose and floppy, the front brake is working nicely and returns once released. Another thing I've noticed is the little metal part shown below above the cable below is tightly fitted on the working front brake but comes loose on the rear brake. Any help appreciated. Thanks!