Tektro brakes on tricross

kev_gray
kev_gray Posts: 44
edited May 2010 in Workshop
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!!

Comments

  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    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.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    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..
  • kev_gray
    kev_gray Posts: 44
    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?
    They are very stiff to move to be honest and even when the cables are not attached they do not return to the outer position. I took them off to clean the pivots last night and noticed that the holes they slot into on the frame look a bit worn and the small stud that goes through the holes from the brake itself seems to be bent and wobbles, is it a safe bet to get new brakes before I completely wear out the mounting holes on the frame?
    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.
  • Rooner
    Rooner Posts: 109
    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!
  • kev_gray
    kev_gray Posts: 44
    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?