Tektro brakes on tricross
Hey all,
Not sure if this is the best section to post in or not with having a tricross and that!
The problem is i've been having a lot of brake squeal on my bike the last few weeks, back brake only. At a closer examination it appear that my brakes no longer spring back out when pressed. I have tried adjusting the screws at the side but no luck. Anyone got any hints? To be perfectly honest I have no idea what make of tektro brakes they are, they came on the tricross and never had a name. They look like the Oryx ones! Am I screwed and need to buy new ones or are these salvageable? Any help most appreciated!!
Not sure if this is the best section to post in or not with having a tricross and that!
The problem is i've been having a lot of brake squeal on my bike the last few weeks, back brake only. At a closer examination it appear that my brakes no longer spring back out when pressed. I have tried adjusting the screws at the side but no luck. Anyone got any hints? To be perfectly honest I have no idea what make of tektro brakes they are, they came on the tricross and never had a name. They look like the Oryx ones! Am I screwed and need to buy new ones or are these salvageable? Any help most appreciated!!
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Mine were a bit reluctant to return to the open positiion but a lube of the pivots and clean of the brake arms sorted it out. Do they move freely when the cables are detatched?I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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Tricross are reknown for squeally, juddery brakes not helped by the flexy fork. If you Google 'Tricross brakes' I expect you'll find hundreds of postings.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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redvee wrote:Mine were a bit reluctant to return to the open positiion but a lube of the pivots and clean of the brake arms sorted it out. Do they move freely when the cables are detatched?
Oh and I have read about the judder but this is rear brakes, managed to get rid of judder problems on front previously by toeing in the pads.0 -
Not the same brakes, but I had a similar problem with front shimano v-brakes, one arm would not 'spring' back. It was a knackered little pin that should poke into the hole on the frame (technical ain't I?).
Was going to buy new set of brakes but took a visit to local LBS and they sold me a spare arm from their parts bin - job done. Don't leave it as it is, if that little pin breaks off there's no brake - sometimes that's fun but most often not!0 -
hmmm, cheers for the warning! Will prob try and find a lbs nearby today! Should I be worried about the wear around the holes for the little pin on the frame being worn?0