Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.


Bmx back brakes not springing/working
#1
So i have pad brakes and on the back 1 works and one doesn't, the one that doesn't work, when places in position it is automatically pulled towards the wheel causing the pad to rub the wheel as soon as i tighten it, I've tried taking it off an repositioning it, doing my cables looser and tighter an changing it round for one of my old front brake holders but it just does not stay off the wheel.
Please help
  Reply
#2
Pictures required.

What kind of brake is it? U, V, side pull (caliper), other?
http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment.html
Nigel
  Reply
#3
(07-29-2014, 08:27 PM)nfmisso Wrote:  Pictures required.

What kind of brake is it? U, V, side pull (caliper), other?
http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment.html

Well i think its a u brake by the looks of things, but heres some additional info i have even tried taking one of my front brake off as i didn't really want them on a bmx and replaced it with one of the back brake ones ( its the kind of arm thing that holds the wire and springs back and forth). But even still it just tightens straight onto the wheel as soon as i put it on properly.
(07-29-2014, 08:27 PM)nfmisso Wrote:  Pictures required.

What kind of brake is it? U, V, side pull (caliper), other?
http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment.html

As you can see the one side is okay and the other is just tight on the wheel so it can not move freely
(07-29-2014, 08:27 PM)nfmisso Wrote:  Pictures required.

What kind of brake is it? U, V, side pull (caliper), other?
http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-brakes.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-adjustment.html
  Reply
#4
Down load and follow the instructions:

http://www.trpbrakes.com/userfiles/file/Tektro%20BMX/FX570CR.pdf
Nigel
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Rogue dinosaur and wall-riding geezer...
Today 03:13 PM
How new adventures begin..
Today 03:02 PM
Beautiful bikes
Today 02:56 PM
What size bike should I get?
Yesterday 05:14 PM
Next adventure or repeat the same..
Yesterday 05:09 PM
Call of nature while riding?
Yesterday 05:07 PM
Are carbon frames fragile?
Yesterday 09:03 AM
Gu/SiS/Energy Gels replacement
Yesterday 04:06 AM
Food while bikepacking or touring
Yesterday 03:52 AM
Bells as anti-theft devices
07-31-2026 10:49 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Flowrider
26 posts
no avatar 2. Mr. Beanz
20 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
19 posts
no avatar 4. rydabent
13 posts
no avatar 5. meamoantonio
10 posts