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


Brake pad not tightening
#1
       

Hi! We are new to bike ownership and have stumbled across a problem. Having bought a second hand bike for my son, the right hand rear brake pad isn’t moving when the brake is applied.
Also, the end of the cable in the lever on the left handlebar is twisted and not sitting correctly.
I’m hoping these are things we can rectify and would really appreciate advice on how. Thanks!
  Reply
#2
the cable n the top pic is seated correctly, check out the videos on this site or parktool site to set your brakes proper. and it is also time for some new rubber
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
  Reply
#3
Adding to painkiller's post: https://www.bikeride.com/adjust-v-brakes/
Autobahn
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
11,443
09-09-2015, 05:22 PM
Last Post: Painkiller
 
8,736
07-30-2011, 11:04 PM
Last Post: nextmatt
 
18,372
01-06-2011, 10:34 AM
Last Post: sidmarx

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Cycling industry is pricing out their ow...
Today 01:00 PM
eBikes are banned in these places!
Today 10:54 AM
Best way to thoroughly clean a chain?
Yesterday 08:52 PM
Peugeot Nouveau Folder
Yesterday 05:24 PM
The great thing about trikes
Yesterday 12:11 PM
CALLING UK CYCLISTS! - Take Action to Fu...
02-19-2025 08:25 AM
Club Rides
02-17-2025 09:24 AM
Tubeless vs. tubes: What are the pros an...
02-16-2025 07:07 PM
What are the pros and cons of clip-on pe...
02-16-2025 06:55 PM
Where to travel on a bike Bucket List.
02-16-2025 10:33 AM

[-]
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
17 posts
no avatar 2. meamoantonio
15 posts
no avatar 3. enkei
14 posts
no avatar 4. GirishH
12 posts
no avatar 5. rydabent
10 posts