V-brake compatibility

The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
When purchasing V-brakes, what is the actual difference between front and rear when purchasing, ie could I use a front V on the rear?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    no diference.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Great stuff - why do CRC/Wiggle etc put

    Front - in stock

    Rear - out of stock

    What a bunch of loons :lol:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    depending on the pad system you may need to switch sides.

    as the pads are directional.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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