Common V-Brake Problems and Solutions

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
  • Nate Pinney of FCCB shows the most common problems with V-Brakes, also called "Linear Pull Brakes". Solving these problems just requires a little knowledge, and maybe a 5mm hex key or Phillips #2 screwdriver!
    This video was filmed away from our shop due to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines that have resulted in the temporary closure of FCCB. We are excited to get back to the shop soon and get more bikes out on the road!
    FCCB basic how-to videos highlight the most common adjustments, repairs, and problems we see in the everyday bikes that come into our shop.
    Visit Falls City Community BikeWorks at fccbikeworks.org, on Facebook, or at our shop location, 1217 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204.

Комментарии • 161

  • @gikumar
    @gikumar 10 месяцев назад +11

    Awesome video bro, the bike shop guy asked me 60 dollars for fixing my brakes ..cost of my bike is 55 dollars.....after watching ur video was able to fix the brakes myself ...thank you 🎉

  • @devadathandevan7755
    @devadathandevan7755 2 года назад +208

    Dude you wouldn't know how helpful you were. I am this introverted kid with a toxic parent who is too nervous to ask others for help because almost all of my friends are experts in stuff like this and that makes me insecure. This is the best thing I've ever came across ❤️❤️

    • @sonalimorale4031
      @sonalimorale4031 Год назад +5

      i also bro

    • @chunfukicker
      @chunfukicker Год назад +6

      🤓

    • @grieffz6646
      @grieffz6646 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@chunfukicker💀💀

    • @Karelja
      @Karelja 9 месяцев назад +11

      Open up to your parent, lovingly but straightforwardly. No one has the right to be toxic. As to you being an introvert that is just reverse ego issues. Everyone has flaws, everyone had a starting point, everyone has a way to learn. Don't worry about criticism, develop your learning, perfect your system, laugh when you are ridiculous and aplaud when you conquer small barriers. But above all, surround yourself with people who bring you up rather than those who minimise you. Get rid of that ego that tells you you cannot be ridiculous or have flaws. Everyone has them, learning to break the cycle is the solution. Your life depends only on yourself, the real cool is to exercise that daily.

    • @BillsMafia4Lyfe
      @BillsMafia4Lyfe 5 месяцев назад +2

      ​very well said @@Karelja

  • @danielbrown5143
    @danielbrown5143 Год назад +40

    I'm a Dad putting the son's bike together and was quite frustrated with the brakes. This gives a lot of awesome insight. Your saving humanity!

    • @jblaze87
      @jblaze87 Год назад +2

      I feel ya I do all mechanical work on our cars mowers four wheelers an these brakes frustrates me 😂

  • @chezarose
    @chezarose 11 месяцев назад +12

    I'm a single mom to a 12 year old boy and together we fixed his rear tire. Never had done this before in my life. The brake kept getting stuck and this was so helpful ❤

  • @marcomayer3781
    @marcomayer3781 Год назад +23

    The first video on V-Brakes that really helped me. Had constant problems with dragging brakes. This video also explains the background and how the brakes work, while other videos do not go into it at all. If you now really understood what happens when you turn a screw, it is suddenly very simple. Everything now works perfectly again. Thank you very much, and many greetings from Germany.👍

    • @ndpinney
      @ndpinney Год назад

      If the cable housing keeps coming loose from the ferrule, you might have a problem with cable friction or the brake return spring. Something is keeping the brake from pulling the cable back taught after the lever is released.

    • @cherriberri8373
      @cherriberri8373 2 месяца назад

      100% explaining not just what things do but why is so important. I'm still a bit confused because my issue is a bit strange but more confident

  • @timothyjohnson6258
    @timothyjohnson6258 Год назад +2

    I bought a bunch of bikes at a police auction and was unfamiliar with how to fix some of these problems. Thanks so much for this video. I have looked and looked on youtube and found nothing until this popped up. This answers about 85% of my questions. I will be saving this video for sure. Thanks again!!

  • @aygunbahattin
    @aygunbahattin Год назад +4

    Man that's awesome. It's an all in v- brake problems video. Thanks again and keep up the good work. 👍

  • @adityakanekar83
    @adityakanekar83 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video, I reassembled my bike after moving to another country but when I was done the brakes were stuck. Thanks to your video I was able to fix the brakes.

  • @Marlene-qj2ex
    @Marlene-qj2ex 2 года назад +6

    This is amazing! Thank you for the visual and clear explanation. Very handy.

  • @men1825
    @men1825 Год назад +3

    Awesome Video bro. I rarely ever leave comments on videos but I had to leave one on yours ha ha. First off, thank you for getting right to the point and NOT explaining your whole life story. 2nd, thank you so much for explaining the most common problems/fixes with the braking system. This is the first video that actually helped me with the problems I have been dealing with forever. You need to do a presentation on how to properly post a video on RUclips to these other knuckleheads who waste our time and don’t thoroughly explain what to do. IN Conclusion, Bravo to you.!! Awesome job on your video !!! Two thumbs up!!!

  • @boixgenius
    @boixgenius 9 месяцев назад

    Your video helped me fix my brake that I couldn't figure out for weeks. Thank you so much!!!

  • @gabrielmunoz5362
    @gabrielmunoz5362 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you sir for teaching me how to adjust the brakes on my mountain bike. You are very helpful. You got to the point right away. Again thank you very much sir 🙏

  • @j.gairns
    @j.gairns 9 месяцев назад

    Great video! I found a bunch of other videos, but this one had a great step-by-step procedure that covered all the bases. Thank you!!

  • @albertjack4050
    @albertjack4050 Год назад

    Thank you. Just fixed the problem and saved me a trip to the bike shop. Great video....

  • @lauralloyd8905
    @lauralloyd8905 3 дня назад

    Thank you!
    I just bought a bike for my kid, and the brakes are all kinds of messed up.
    I should be able to get them all sorted out now!

  • @alishastoun9931
    @alishastoun9931 Год назад +2

    This video helped me fix my child’s bike and saved my marriage. 10/10

  • @Tish-gv7vl
    @Tish-gv7vl 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this, it gave me the confidence to adjust my 4 year old twins new bikes. The brake levers were so far from the handlebars they can barely reach them, let alone actually brake with them. I've now brought the levers in, reduced the spring tension, and lengthened the brake cables to compensate. Usually you want to tighten brakes :)

  • @Chiko700
    @Chiko700 10 месяцев назад

    Best tutorial out there after stumbling upon few rookies.
    Now I have clarity about of to fix mine, also cool little trick there at the end of the video to retain the cable. Thanks 🙏

  • @perrymcguire3806
    @perrymcguire3806 Год назад

    Great video and tutorial and helped me fix my rear brake woes - I pretty much utilised all the tips and tricks highlighted in the video - thanks

  • @tomrozea9055
    @tomrozea9055 2 года назад +4

    5:00 for my reference tomorrow when i fix this. Thanks this is incredibly helpful

  • @tgw230
    @tgw230 4 месяца назад +2

    This is a fantastic video, thank you for being so clear

  • @losavila21
    @losavila21 Год назад

    Finally ..found actual issue im dealing wit with and explanations etc... thanks a lot brother!

  • @NewDrugDevelopment
    @NewDrugDevelopment Год назад

    Thank you much for this very helpful video; I recently got a bike with this type of brake for the first time. When the brakes were askew, I knew something was wrong but it did not occur to me that the odd piece of wire sticking out was in fact a spring to balance the brake.

  • @krismarrone9269
    @krismarrone9269 7 месяцев назад

    This dude and this video are the most helpful video I've ever seen

  • @lopella
    @lopella 2 месяца назад

    This is super helpful! Thank you!

  • @josephina4792
    @josephina4792 4 месяца назад

    Actual help with these brakes.. Many thanks.

  • @arghajitchakraborty3975
    @arghajitchakraborty3975 Год назад +1

    Nicely explained. Thanks for this video.

  • @theoldieswarehousegk1089
    @theoldieswarehousegk1089 Месяц назад

    Perfect video for DIYers ! Thank you ! I can now fix my grandson/s bike brakes !

  • @tayaanand1155
    @tayaanand1155 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this video.very helpful😊

  • @PistachioFilmsLLC
    @PistachioFilmsLLC Год назад

    Good one thanks, spent too long today with uneven pull, try this tomorrow should be able to fix it now hopefully, thanks Drew.

  • @glennperez8169
    @glennperez8169 3 месяца назад

    Very good clearly explained video on brakes.

  • @mladenilisevic
    @mladenilisevic Год назад

    Excellent video. Thanks so much!

  • @MonuMan5
    @MonuMan5 2 года назад

    Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @inmyfreetyme
    @inmyfreetyme 5 месяцев назад

    Very well done. Love the many examples and fixes. Quick and to the point. Thanks 4 sharing! Cheers!😎😎😎😎😎😎

  • @brianshefford2317
    @brianshefford2317 6 месяцев назад

    This was a helpfull video for my bike brake problems👍

  • @emmachristie1654
    @emmachristie1654 4 месяца назад

    yes, very helpful - got my brake working again.

  • @sorschmidt
    @sorschmidt 2 года назад +1

    Super useful. Thanks a lot!

  • @vladimirshkolnik3168
    @vladimirshkolnik3168 Год назад

    Thank you for the visual and clear explanation. Very helpful, but I have another

  • @lilychu8137
    @lilychu8137 2 года назад

    Thanks for your detail explanation

  • @jep177
    @jep177 Месяц назад

    Great video! Thanks

  • @TheReal_Toma
    @TheReal_Toma 4 месяца назад

    Seriously thanks, was getting worried I’d have to order a new bike 🙌🙌🙌

  • @DavidShambaugh-xx5jx
    @DavidShambaugh-xx5jx 25 дней назад

    Excellent, excellent, excellent!

  • @yeong126
    @yeong126 6 месяцев назад

    In my case one side of the brakes dragged the rim so I went for the spring tension screw adjustment. Later I found out it didn't do anything because the tip of the spring inside the brake was bent out so the screw just slipped away. I took apart of the brake then bent the tip of the spring inward so it can engage with the screw. Now I'm very happy to fix this annoying problem!

  • @rynsstuff4514
    @rynsstuff4514 Год назад

    Thank you for the tips, i was having a problem at the last part but i did fix it anyway

  • @lazurm
    @lazurm 2 года назад +10

    Excellent presentation. Not only was I able to balance both sides of the V brake with the instructions here but, by applying the general principles amply demonstrated in this succinct video, I was able to fix my kite, toilet paper roll (it got loose, sorta) and small nuclear reactor in my basement. THANKS!

    • @OvelNick
      @OvelNick 2 года назад +1

      Smart ass 🤣🤣👍

  • @nonya7495
    @nonya7495 Год назад

    Splendid. Very educational.

  • @lockstock2866
    @lockstock2866 11 месяцев назад

    Really thorough video, thankyou

  • @TMGVideoDiaries
    @TMGVideoDiaries 4 месяца назад

    This is advanced bicycle mechanics.. im strugglign to keep up

  • @truthseeker803
    @truthseeker803 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.. that was really helpful

  • @Houston123ABC
    @Houston123ABC Год назад

    Excellent!

  • @letsgonow5641
    @letsgonow5641 3 года назад

    Thanks this is the best video explaining this..

  • @davidmilne6259
    @davidmilne6259 Год назад

    Great video thanks

  • @kp2947
    @kp2947 Год назад

    Everything I needed, thanks! Time to fix some brakes

  • @mahmoodhasan2281
    @mahmoodhasan2281 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful video! The section at 3:54 (Spring Tension is Unequal) was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot man!

  • @Find_Amelia_Island
    @Find_Amelia_Island 2 года назад

    nicely done! thank you!!

  • @Baseballmi
    @Baseballmi Год назад

    Killer video, thanks!

  • @imkingmax23
    @imkingmax23 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the tip your awesome 😊

  • @CP-mj8wd
    @CP-mj8wd Год назад

    Very well done video nice close ups easy to understand instructions thank-you 😂

  • @silviairinapires3395
    @silviairinapires3395 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @renniwful
    @renniwful Год назад

    Really good thanks

  • @kymclinton3140
    @kymclinton3140 Год назад

    Thank you so very much just what I need

  • @bornamatijevic9958
    @bornamatijevic9958 2 года назад

    Thank you, brother

  • @eddierodden
    @eddierodden Год назад

    Great video thank you.

  • @respekt200
    @respekt200 2 года назад

    One of the best!

  • @americathebeautiful830
    @americathebeautiful830 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you!!

  • @travisallen7682
    @travisallen7682 11 месяцев назад

    Nice video very easy steps

  • @vufirst
    @vufirst 2 года назад

    That is exactly my problem. I will try tomorrow to fix it 🙂

  • @elijahgreene
    @elijahgreene 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info! I have an issue with my front brakes squeaking. I've tried towing in the brake bads with no luck.

  • @AndrogyneMichinaga
    @AndrogyneMichinaga Год назад

    Nice, thanks.

  • @Phi1l
    @Phi1l 7 месяцев назад +1

    Bike brakes are so fiddly, I'm amazed the design has lasted so long.

  • @nemanjag1778
    @nemanjag1778 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for real you help me a lot

  • @MangooRO7
    @MangooRO7 9 месяцев назад

    Tank You my man

  • @davidr9876
    @davidr9876 2 года назад +2

    I've got a new bike and one arm of the v brake really stick. it sticks next to the wheel and then once you move it sticks away from the wheel. I adjusted spring tension using the little screw and it does nothing. Any ideas what it could be

  • @johndewitte
    @johndewitte 6 месяцев назад

    I finally fixed my brake... Thanks

  • @josettegiacobbi1115
    @josettegiacobbi1115 7 месяцев назад

    Was just given a bike with problem with front brake. Now I know the noodle was not in the clip. Thank you.

  • @grahamdennis2810
    @grahamdennis2810 Год назад

    Thanks 👍

  • @CHRISTSMERCENARY
    @CHRISTSMERCENARY Год назад

    Great instructional video but it didn't address my issue unfortunately. I have a similar brake setup my bucycle and I have replaced the break cable and the brake shoes or pads and no matter what and how many adjustments I make my rear brakes don't bite down and stop the wheel when I'm on it. I barely touch the front breaks and utll throw me over the handles. I haven't found any videos addressing this issue. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • @YogaSpeakeasywithAut
    @YogaSpeakeasywithAut Год назад

    Thank you! Our local bike shop closed and my daughter was so bummed to be bikeless. You helped me get her back in gear again ✨

  • @voiceproductionsuk
    @voiceproductionsuk 2 месяца назад

    Great video, but do you have a video for the rear brakes also?

  • @thechickentickler8689
    @thechickentickler8689 Год назад

    The spring tensio. Was what i needed, i was putting on new brake pads when the spring half popped off, and then they wouldnt work, tysm

  • @boashna
    @boashna 2 года назад

    you are god of v brakes and more thanks

  • @helenhayes2448
    @helenhayes2448 Год назад +2

    I can't get my noodle to sit in the retention bracket slot.
    There is not enough give in the noodle to engage.
    Please advise?

  • @iwearblack4s
    @iwearblack4s 7 месяцев назад

    Love you my heart thought my trek bike was deady 😭

  • @debbiegunness1158
    @debbiegunness1158 2 месяца назад

    Thank you, now I'm going to go fix my bike brakes.

  • @MegaRobot-rs6ob
    @MegaRobot-rs6ob 9 месяцев назад

    Hey the video is super helpful but all this things are working to me but the pads don't have enough power to stop the wheel is there any chance you know why?

  • @gorankis9801
    @gorankis9801 Год назад

    Thsnk u sir

  • @skyscraper37
    @skyscraper37 Месяц назад

    What do you think causes a slow or weak release? Brake spring in highest tension and cable is free

  • @journeybrook9357
    @journeybrook9357 11 месяцев назад

    The best video, can be a bit slower and just a couple of better angle ( spring part and cable screw adjustment. This video could be broken in to two if it was a slower follow along . Yet this Is The Best Video I have seen!
    And I have watched and search a lot.👍💯

  • @kaziamm7013
    @kaziamm7013 Месяц назад

    Hey do you have a solution for on of the rubbers stoping the wheel going under the rim?

  • @madhatterentmt6146
    @madhatterentmt6146 Год назад

    dude thank you my spring tension was loose so it wasnt springing back

  • @AGreedyTree
    @AGreedyTree Год назад

    I bought a Shwinn from Amazon and noticed the brake return springs on the front weren't set right since one side was dragging on the wheel. I'll adjust the brakes tomorrow. This video helped confirm the simplicity of the adjustment. Thank you!

  • @Enzo-jk8wt
    @Enzo-jk8wt Год назад

    Thanks

  • @allyw7405
    @allyw7405 2 года назад

    What if the brake boss is jamming? On the back I replaced the brake boss and it’sfixed. The front same issue, is there a simpler solution?

  • @preparedsurvivalist2245
    @preparedsurvivalist2245 Год назад +1

    Why would the tensioning screws not work? Mine rubs on one side and one side doesn't move much. But no matter how much I adjust the tensioning screws it really has no effect.

  • @spacecraft8498
    @spacecraft8498 2 года назад +1

    Thanks mate! my brake is lose and i want to ride on the road so i gotta fix the brakes

  • @JennysRainbowCrub
    @JennysRainbowCrub 11 месяцев назад

    thank god i found this so i just fix my son's bike

  • @larryx2082
    @larryx2082 2 месяца назад

    Do disk brakes need less or more maintenance than V brakes? Are adjustments on disk brakes just as "easy" as V brakes? Thanks

  • @user-bf6fh8xs2t
    @user-bf6fh8xs2t 10 месяцев назад +1

    my front breaks don't open back and the cable gets out of the barrel adjuster, i tried everything to fix it but nothing works ,can you give me some tips to fix it?

  • @JesepiSan
    @JesepiSan Год назад

    Preciate it cuh

  • @milessapp5309
    @milessapp5309 2 года назад

    The spring of my brake is broken can i fix it?