How do you set brake toe-in?

11 Nov 2004 19:16:15 -0800,
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(ItsMan) said:

HOW do you set toe-in? I don't see any screw or nut that will let me
"angle" the brakes relative to the rim.

Use a shim between the rim and trailing edge of the brake pad when
adjusting them. Something like a thumb tack, dime, piece of wire or
rubber band.

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_cant.shtml
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Quoted message said:

I have an MTB with Shimano centerpull cantilevers. They came with a
used Trek 820.

HOW do you set toe-in? I don't see any screw or nut that will let me
"angle" the brakes relative to the rim.

If you loosen the pads you should be able to rotate them. The mounting
hardware is curved, as is the brake arm. If you want toe-in, use a shim at
the "heel" before tightening.

(ItsMan) said:

Quoted message said:

HOW do you set toe-in? I don't see any screw or nut that will let me
"angle" the brakes relative to the rim.

Zoot Katz said:

Use a shim between the rim and trailing edge of the brake pad when
adjusting them. Something like a thumb tack, dime, piece of wire or
rubber band.

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_cant.shtml

Use a credit card as your shim. It's just about the right amount of toe . .
.. and it's the only thing the damned things are good for ;-)