One thing that people overlook in cheaper bikes is the amount of the black cable protecting sleeve where the cables run inside. When you pull the cable this also moves so this could cause the back breaks being uneven. This only happens on the back breaks due to the distance needed. I have a bike where no matter what setup I did one side of the back brake always touched the rim when opened, and always on the side of the cable mount !!!. So I Zip tied the Black cable sleeve where it passes the Bike post socket and then no more brake touching the rim when opened. Always check this as you could setup your brakes fully and still have this problem. In my bike the reason why the Calipers were not centered was due to too much black sleeving so it was kinking the cable inside thus then pulling the right caliper ( viewed from back) towards the right side. 1 zip tie was all I needed.
Hello from @TheCheapBikeChannel. I received a vintage Belgian bike in part-exchange, and had to check how to balance these type of brakes again, many thanks for the video. Greetings from Brussels
Met, looks like the caliper needs to be secured tight after being adjusted. Sounds if they adjusted it but left it lose. From your description, that is what it sounds like.
If the brake caliper movement is not sloppy and appears to movement is good don't mess around with the dome nut, leave it alone all is need is to tap the top side of the spring near the center bolt on the side if there is lots of movement, sometimes on the low quality calipers the spring will need to have tension reloaded, this is done by releasing the spring then bend it by pulling it up wards, I've been a Bicycle Mechanic for well over 40 years, so to say I've been doing this for a very long time.
I put a link in the description for my affiliated amazon account where you guys can buy a good quality tool to do this. It saves you time and money by not visiting your local bike shop.
@@IvansBikesBmws I bought a peugeot 501 frame with a carbolite fork which is completely chrome all parts are original even the toe clips say made in france, I think it's a 55cm or 54cm frame burgundy the guy who sold it to me said it used to belong to a friend of his family who used to race back in the day, the bike was garaged for many years then I bought it so I guess im the 3rd owner the bike is from 1986 or 1985 all parts are original I think this is once in a lifetime
What do you do if the calliper is fine before you start cycling but when you're cycling it moves position and starts gripping the wheel? I just brought my bike back from a bike shop yesterday where they serviced it but the calliper seems to be moving around way too much. I cycled for about 5 minutes and the brakes were rubbing against the tyre again. Is there a way of locking it in position so it won't keep moving about? Thanks.
I was looking everywhere and finally found this video. I got my rear brake lever from not moving or affecting the brakes at all to actually closing them! The issue now seems that while the brakes do squeeze the rim, they don't seem to effectively stop the bike. It feels very weak (at least compared to my front brakes that stop on a dime). Am I missing something? The pads are making contact with the rims, but they just don't seem to be able to get a good grip on the wheel.
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Ivan
This fixed my issue on my 78 scwhinn road bike. Thank you
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Thanks, Ivan. I'm glad that you uploaded this repair. Appreciated. Cheers!
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I love this dudes accent :).. I could listen to him talk all day
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Good job, thanks for the info.
One thing that people overlook in cheaper bikes is the amount of the black cable protecting sleeve where the cables run inside. When you pull the cable this also moves so this could cause the back breaks being uneven. This only happens on the back breaks due to the distance needed. I have a bike where no matter what setup I did one side of the back brake always touched the rim when opened, and always on the side of the cable mount !!!. So I Zip tied the Black cable sleeve where it passes the Bike post socket and then no more brake touching the rim when opened. Always check this as you could setup your brakes fully and still have this problem. In my bike the reason why the Calipers were not centered was due to too much black sleeving so it was kinking the cable inside thus then pulling the right caliper ( viewed from back) towards the right side. 1 zip tie was all I needed.
That's exactly my problem thanks
Thank you!!! Almost gave up on new brakes. Thank you for your post. This was solution for my brakes!!!
Thanks for the tip! You helped me solve why my rear brake arms weren't centered. =)
I try my best. Thanks for the kind comment!
Thanks a lot for your help
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Hello from @TheCheapBikeChannel. I received a vintage Belgian bike in part-exchange, and had to check how to balance these type of brakes again, many thanks for the video. Greetings from Brussels
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Liked the way you explained things well. 👍
Huge thanks Daniel! Cheers!
Thank you so much. Problem sorted for front and back brakes. New subscriber.
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I did it!! Thanks.
Fixed my brakes. Thank you👍
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Thank you so much! Perfect video!
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Yes, that is correct.
Lifesaver. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
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Met, looks like the caliper needs to be secured tight after being adjusted. Sounds if they adjusted it but left it lose. From your description, that is what it sounds like.
Brilliant, worked a treat thank you!
Yup they get sticky over the time when sitting. Thx
It is Raleigh record .
If the brake caliper movement is not sloppy and appears to movement is good don't mess around with the dome nut, leave it alone all is need is to tap the top side of the spring near the center bolt on the side if there is lots of movement, sometimes on the low quality calipers the spring will need to have tension reloaded, this is done by releasing the spring then bend it by pulling it up wards, I've been a Bicycle Mechanic for well over 40 years, so to say I've been doing this for a very long time.
Yup! Good advise!
cool vid thanks
Thanks for the kind words! Glad I was able to help!
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Hi Ivan! you seem very experienced.
helpful
Thanks!
Thanks for the help man.
David my pleasure. Enjoy your bike!
Subbed back and cheers. Love watching the small youtuber grow haha.
Thanks for the help!
My pleasure
I put a link in the description for my affiliated amazon account where you guys can buy a good quality tool to do this. It saves you time and money by not visiting your local bike shop.
Thanks for watching. If you have any questions I am here.
I have this same problem thanks this was very helpful
99% of vintage bikes got this issue.
@@IvansBikesBmws I bought a peugeot 501 frame with a carbolite fork which is completely chrome all parts are original even the toe clips say made in france, I think it's a 55cm or 54cm frame burgundy the guy who sold it to me said it used to belong to a friend of his family who used to race back in the day, the bike was garaged for many years then I bought it so I guess im the 3rd owner the bike is from 1986 or 1985 all parts are original I think this is once in a lifetime
@@GabrielLopez-nd5fc Seem like a nice bike. Congrats on the purchase!
Thanks alot, I crashed my bike today and had this problem. Such a quick fix, thanks.
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Thank you soo much..so helpful
Thanks for the comment kind comments.
Great video. 👍
Huge thanks.
What do you do if the calliper is fine before you start cycling but when you're cycling it moves position and starts gripping the wheel?
I just brought my bike back from a bike shop yesterday where they serviced it but the calliper seems to be moving around way too much. I cycled for about 5 minutes and the brakes were rubbing against the tyre again. Is there a way of locking it in position so it won't keep moving about?
Thanks.
Met182 d
You left the bolt too loose and all you did was move the problem from one side to the other !
You gotta play withbit until it is perfect. The bolt may look loose, but these never come off the way they sit .
I was looking everywhere and finally found this video. I got my rear brake lever from not moving or affecting the brakes at all to actually closing them! The issue now seems that while the brakes do squeeze the rim, they don't seem to effectively stop the bike. It feels very weak (at least compared to my front brakes that stop on a dime). Am I missing something? The pads are making contact with the rims, but they just don't seem to be able to get a good grip on the wheel.
Your brake cable needs to have more tension to put more power on the pads to stop to bike.
@@IvansBikesBmws Thank you! I had a feeling that might be it, but I wanted to see if it could be anything else.
@@TheCurlyqz my pleasure. Always adjust cables to bite up your preferences.
Wish I could find a video showing the rear
The rear?
@@IvansBikesBmws brake. Figured it out . Had to modify.
@@Legenddjt
Glad to hear
Mr Gillis thanks for the comment. The main three I pointed out seem to be the "usual suspects".
I did not align and tighten the caliper 100%, a part from that, everything worked out fine.
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If we loose it if we will stop the cycle means that nut can fall down
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Hello Ivan. I was wandering if you have a video on changing the old breaks like on this bike?
@@ericreyna3060 Yup. I do.
@@ericreyna3060 ruclips.net/video/SnoA0dnvmcs/видео.html
Very similar on swapping them out.
That is if you losen it all the way which you do not have to.
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I have the same bike do you know what model it is
Record.
@@IvansBikesBmws thanks for the reply. Do know the year and or anything special about this bikes.
@@karolstach6641 An entry level model from early 80s. Kinda heavy , but a work horse. Low end parts.
@@IvansBikesBmws perfect. exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you again
@@karolstach6641 my pleasure! Enjoy the sport and subscribe as I work on lots bikes like that.
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He’s been watching too many RJ The Bike Guy Videos. I could tell by all the “Here” “Here” “Here” “Here” “Here” “Here” “Here”..... just kidding.... All bike videos are awesome!!
Hahahaha so true and thnx . I am the rj junior
I hate these brakes 😭 my bike is not braking properly too
Super easy fix if you watch it a few times.
@@IvansBikesBmws Okay but after is there anyway I can upgrade them because I really want tough ones because my area is steep
@@thee_crocodile3270
Lots options on upgrading. I will do a video one day.
@@IvansBikesBmws please do one soon I love bicycle but hate bad brakes I'll subscribe too forgot to do that now I'll subscribe so I don't miss it
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Thnx for the comment