How do I fix my bikes brakes? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

Reservoir Dog · 06-20-2007, 02:27 AM

My sister gave me a bike that's been sitting around for years. It's in okay shape except that on each side of the bike, each brake has one side that touches the rim. I've been playing around with it but I can't figure out how to adjust them. It's the type of brake system with the center pull thing.

Cpt JackSparrow · 06-20-2007, 02:27 AM

probably the most common question with bikes sitting around, I'm not a bike expert but I did plenty with bikes when I was little

basically you get some tools in you hand and you play around with screws and nuts until you get the thing fixed look at how the mechanism works and think of what is causing the problem play around a little because you have nothing to lose since the break is not working any way

it'll be a good experience, check the brake before riding on it and make sure nothing is too loose