Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads Replacing very old cantis with slightly less old v brakes. Should I see this much movement? Too much play in V brakes? byu/OneLostCowboy inbikewrench by OneLostCowboy Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
Rubbertutti on January 4, 2026 12:18 am Bad bushings. Get some decent replacements, it’ll be easier to set up without risking wearing a hole in the tyre.
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shouldn’t be an issue
more than most, but not concerning.
maybe your bolts are too long for these?
You can always tighten it down a little bit…
Its a v brake, don’t worry about it
Bad bushings. Get some decent replacements, it’ll be easier to set up without risking wearing a hole in the tyre.