Adjusting v-brake bike brakes. Brake pad burrs.

11 months ago
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How to adjust V-brakes on a bike when the brake lever falls off but the brake does not apply.
Let's try to adjust the cable to the desired position.
The movement of the lever is correct, now look at the position of the blocks.
One of the disadvantages of brakes on a bicycle, V-brake type, these are pads that are manufactured.
They gradually go down and a step appears on the brake shoe.
This step prevents the brake from working properly!
To properly adjust your bike brake, you need to pull out the block and cut off this step.
If cycling is your thing, you won't want to miss this video.
Non-verbal video featuring mechanical sounds. Language barriers don't apply; internationally accessible. Presented as a DIY tutorial.

00:00 V-brake adjustment.
00:15 Tighten cable tension adjustment screw.
00:32 Tighten brake cable.
01:09 Brake pad is unevenly positioned.
01:19 Remove brake pads.
01:40 Brake pad has uneven wear.
01:50 Trim overhang on brake pad.
02:40 Remove and trim second pad.
03:37 Before installing the pads, it's important to get the shims in the correct order.
03:54 Install the pads.
04:38 Place the pad so that it makes full and even contact with the rim when the brakes are applied.
05:28 Repeat the same procedure for the second pad.
06:55 Hold the pad as it is pressed in to prevent it from rotating.
08:23 Attach the brake cable.
09:24 Observe the movement of the right and left brake arms while pressing the brake lever.
09:48 Adjusting the distance between the pad and the rim of the left and right v-shaped brake shoes.
10:53 Tighten all v-brake screws with a hex wrench.
11:16 Great job.

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