loose v- brake arms

Andy wilson said:

after initially suspecting a loose headset as the problem, after further investigation, i have
noticed that the cause of my problem is the v brake arms on the front, moving or flexing about
5mm front and back on the mounting pivots. although i have a deore brake on the back with very
minimal movement, the front brake is a bottom of the line shimano model which just says shimano
on it and had no other identifying marks as to its model. The mounting bolts are clean, greased
and tight, what else can i do to remove this "slack" and "play" which is giving a constant
annoying feeling very much like a loose headset (which is tight).

I also had the problem with cheap Fuji V brakes getting loose. The bearing cylinder got enlarged due
to the use. The simplest solution is to replace the front brake. A Deore caliper costs $12 at
JensenUSA. GH

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Andy wilson said:

after initially suspecting a loose headset as the problem, after further investigation, i have
noticed that the cause of my problem is the v brake arms on the front, moving or flexing about
5mm front and back on the mounting pivots. although i have a deore brake on the back with very
minimal movement, the front brake is a bottom of the line shimano model which just says shimano
on it and had no other identifying marks as to its model. The mounting bolts are clean, greased
and tight, what else can i do to remove this "slack" and "play" which is giving a constant
annoying feeling very much like a loose headset (which is tight).

I also had the problem with cheap Fuji V brakes getting loose. The bearing cylinder got enlarged
due to the use. The simplest solution is to replace the front brake. A Deore caliper costs $12 at
JensenUSA. GH

Yes - I have the same V brakes as those mentioned above (Shimano) - sounds like the pivot bushing
are worn. Either put up with it, or replace them.

However, mine are _still_ working, and are on the rear of my new bike (disc up front) - they work
great and I have no problems.

I used to strip these brakes regularly and apply a thinck grease between the pivot bush interface
(for anti squeel purposes, but this might help you a little), but they're that worn now, I don't
need to bother anymore ',;~}~

Shaun aRe - Zero brake squeel.