My rear Tektro rear brake doesn't fully release after I pull the brake. The problem is at least partly due to dirt/bad lubrication inside the cable outers - the tension in the V-brake isn't enough to pull the cable back through the outer and noodle.
What's best to clean/ lube these and is there anything else I'm missing - I'm having to do this for the second time in a month. The blocks aren't catching on the rims at all, the outer\ noodle doesn't seem to be damaged and I can't find any kinks in the cable.
My rear Tektro rear brake doesn't fully release after I pull the brake. The problem is at least partly due to dirt/bad lubrication inside the cable outers - the tension in the V-brake isn't enough to pull the cable back through the outer and noodle.
Didn't think you were meant to lube them in the first place - that may have worsened things. New cables are about 5 quiddish a pair for inners and outers and easy-peasey to fit. Decent cable cutters are scroodles thobut, but worth it if you live close enough for me to borrow them.
My rear Tektro rear brake doesn't fully release after I pull the brake. The problem is at least partly due to dirt/bad lubrication inside the cable outers - the tension in the V-brake isn't enough to pull the cable back through the outer and noodle.
What's best to clean/ lube these and is there anything else I'm missing - I'm having to do this for the second time in a month.
Replace with decent quality cables. Once corrosion has started, the cables will never work well. Good ones have stainless inners and PTFE sleeves.
My rear Tektro rear brake doesn't fully release after I pull the brake. The problem is at least partly due to dirt/bad lubrication inside the cable outers - the tension in the V-brake isn't enough to pull the cable back through the outer and noodle.
There may be a grub screw that will increase the spring tension. A turn or 2 of this may overcome the sludge in the cables until you can get a new set.
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My rear Tektro rear brake doesn't fully release after I pull the brake. The problem is at least partly due to dirt/bad lubrication inside the cable outers - the tension in the V-brake isn't enough to pull the cable back through the outer and noodle.
Didn't think you were meant to lube them in the first place - that may have worsened things. New cables are about 5 quiddish a pair for inners and outers and easy-peasey to fit. Decent cable cutters are scroodles thobut, but worth it if you live close enough for me to borrow them.
Best thing to do is look out for a set of Knipex cutters (red handles, Knipex cast on the metal) on car boot sales. Actually strong and sharp enough to cut bike cables unlike most others, and you can pick them up for a couple of quid.
right - I'm going for one last clean up with the GT85 with no additional lube and if that fails I'm going for new cables - hopefully I'll be able to borrow something up to the job of cutting the cables.
Re: grub screws. Already tried that and it made no difference.
right - I'm going for one last clean up with the GT85 with no additional lube and if that fails I'm going for new cables - hopefully I'll be able to borrow something up to the job of cutting the cables.
Re: grub screws. Already tried that and it made no difference.
right - I'm going for one last clean up with the GT85 with no additional lube and if that fails I'm going for new cables - hopefully I'll be able to borrow something up to the job of cutting the cables.
If you don't have decent cable cutters but do have other tools there are a couple of things that can make life easier: If you tin the inner cable with solder you can just snip it with decent pliers and it won't fray. If you cut the outer cable with pliers you can square up the end with a grinder or a sharp fine file. If you cut the outer carefully with a fine hacksaw it will probably just need a quick rub with emery paper to remove any burrs.
right - I'm going for one last clean up with the GT85 with no additional lube and if that fails I'm going for new cables - hopefully I'll be able to borrow something up to the job of cutting the cables.
Re: grub screws. Already tried that and it made no difference.
Take the brakes off, grease the posts and refit.
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The pivoting action on the posts is smooth as butter - checked that already.
