| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
All of a sudden my front right (if you are on the bike) brake has
become loose and is rubbing the tire. I think all that needs done is a
little tightening but I've looked for things to tighten and nothing
seems to work....... the brakes work when I apply them but the right
one just kinda hangs there and rubs when I ride. I wouldn't mind so
much but it's slowing me down and making a noise..... :)
I have a trek 2200 with all Shimano componentry.
Thanks a million!!!
Linda
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 3131.1 | Allen head bolt | HYLNDR::OUELLETTE | Buddy Ouellette | Mon Jul 29 1996 14:48 | 11 |
Linda, Look for the Allen head bolt on the right front side of the brake as you look at the bike from the front. I have Shimano RX100 brakes and this bolt tends to loosen up over time. I just tightened it back up a little while ago. It's a little tricky, because if you tighten it up too much, it doesn't allow the caliper to return to the open postion after you pull the lever. Hope that helps, -Buddy | |||||
| 3131.2 | another one to check | HYLNDR::OUELLETTE | Buddy Ouellette | Mon Jul 29 1996 14:55 | 6 |
and if that's already tight, check the one behind the fork which holds the brake in place. You get at it by turning your wheel slightly and slipping the wrench into the hole at the top of the fork. -Buddy | |||||
| 3131.3 | exit | DELNI::LBASSETT | Design | Mon Jul 29 1996 20:00 | 1 |
Thanks Buddy! That's all it took!!!! | |||||
| 3131.4 | sure don't give everybody a chance | POLAR::WILSONC | strive to look better naked | Sat Aug 03 1996 07:46 | 2 |
no! i had an idea too! geeze whiz now i'm not gonna tell ya, i'm sooo
mad.
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