So I got this Haro 29 from a police auction. Crack head special. I've been restoring and customizing it. Powdered the frame dayglo pink and peripherals in teal and white. Going for that nasty 80s vibe. Anywho, I'm almost done except for a few odd nuts and bolts I'm waiting on but I have this issue with me v brakes. No matter how I adjust and fine tune, the lever still pulls all the way to the bars. If I shorten the cable, the pads rub the wheel or tire. If I move the arms so they are in the hole to make them closer to the wheel, the pads stay touching the wheel. I've tuned the barel nuts and the fine tune screws on the arms. I've adjusted the pads every way I can but I just can't get the lever to stop hard before the bar. the wheel seems to stop just fine, haven't tried it while riding because I'm waiting til after I get a photoshoot done. I hate adjusting brakes. I never seem to get it right. Any ideas?
by edp_photography
6 Comments
Cable seams streched
Adjust the barrel adjuster at the top than set up the cable again
I think maybe you need a V-brake specific lever with a longer pull.
You need a V-Brake lever. They have much longer pull.
And exchange the outer and inner washers of your pads, so the brake arms are more parallel.
Looking into the lever itself. Turns out it might not be a V brake long pull lever even though I thought it specifically said it was when I ordered it.
If anyone knows of a low cost all white v brake lever, send me the link. Thanks!
Need v-brake specific levers. I have done it in the past but you have to give up modulation with your braking and keep your rear wheel perfectly aligned and true.