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Title: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on November 30, 2009, 02:01 PM

 :) I`m running a DXR setup with a linear slic cable.Whenever I pull the lever ,only the right side arm pulls to the rim.The leftside (noodle side) does nothing.Everything is lubed properly,but I still can`t get it working .... :-[

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Bigfrawg on November 30, 2009, 02:23 PM

have you tried adjusting the springs ?

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Haro82 on November 30, 2009, 02:32 PM

Quote from: bigfrawg on November 30, 2009, 02:23 PM

have you tried adjusting the springs ?

Bend the springs out a bit to get a bit more 'spring' and then adjust the screws to move the non moving side away from the rim.

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Gary72 on November 30, 2009, 07:13 PM

Sounds like spring tension, Is one side wound all the way in. I normally feel both sides by pushing them towards the rim to make sure the tension feels equal, Do this without the cable connected..
Hope that makes sense

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on November 30, 2009, 08:05 PM

 :) Cheers,I`ll try the spring bending thing.I`d tried the adjuster screws without any success.Don`t rate the DXR very highly TBH,looks like a Deore with a new name & bigger price..

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Gary72 on November 30, 2009, 08:10 PM

I was always told not to bend the springs as it actually weakens them. On the mount there is normally 3 holes to help spring tension, Sure you haven't put one side in a different hole? And hence making that side very stiff?
Gary

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: meticulous on November 30, 2009, 08:18 PM

try this james....

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poor bike.... :'(

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on November 30, 2009, 08:28 PM

 :) Mounted properly.I`ll bend the springs,if that doesn`t work the brake is going to face death by sledgehammer :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: meticulous on November 30, 2009, 08:29 PM

Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX on November 30, 2009, 08:28 PM

:) Mounted properly.I`ll bend the springs,if that doesn`t work the brake is going to face death by sledgehammer :daumenhoch:

i gave you that brake.... :-[

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Gary72 on November 30, 2009, 08:31 PM

If you cant get it to work send it to me, If I cant get it to work I will turn it into a pile of shavings on the grind wheel at work and send it back to you :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on November 30, 2009, 08:36 PM

 :) Sorry Sam,this brake doesn`t love me.I feel another A-Brake coming on :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: V-BRAKE SET-UP TIPS?
Post by: Dingobmxer on November 30, 2009, 08:55 PM

James,

Take it off and clean the posts, lube lightly with some grease and put the brake back on with the locating pins in the MIDDLE hole of the 3 on your frame, adjust the pads then put the cable in, you can get even tension by either bending the springs OR using the adjustment screws to add more tension to the looser side or slacken off tension on the springier side

Hope this helps?

Dingo