07-03-2017, 07:07 PM
I have Tektro R40 dual pivot caliper brakes (as provided on my 2011 Trek)
Recently I decided to use a slightly wider tire (going from 23 to 25)
When I try to mount the wheel, the gap between the brake pads is not large enough to accommodate the larger tire
I could deflate the tire a bit and get it to slide through, but I would like to adjust the brake to accommodate the wider tire without doing so, so I could remove the front wheel for travelling
I have googled adjusting this brake but am still confused with what has to be done
Can you help ?
THANKS
Recently I decided to use a slightly wider tire (going from 23 to 25)
When I try to mount the wheel, the gap between the brake pads is not large enough to accommodate the larger tire
I could deflate the tire a bit and get it to slide through, but I would like to adjust the brake to accommodate the wider tire without doing so, so I could remove the front wheel for travelling
I have googled adjusting this brake but am still confused with what has to be done
Can you help ?
THANKS