rear break issue

titch124
titch124 Posts: 39
edited January 2011 in Workshop
having problems with my rear break. when i release the lever the break is not springing back as it should and the pads stay on the rims

any ideas on how i can fix it?

thanks :)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    new cable time. or a bit of a cable lube/service.
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Or contaminated pivots - especially if you've been riding in the wet without mudguards.
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  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    Release the cable pinch bolt, pull the cable tight, and then tighten the pinch bolt.

    If it's not cable slack, it's probably the spring tension in the brake, or the brakes pivot screw has been overtightened.
  • Hoopdriver
    Hoopdriver Posts: 2,023
    It is B-R-A-K-E not B-R-E-A-K

    You can break your brake, but you cannot stop with a break, for that you must use a brake.
    http://www.My-Bicycle-and-I.com
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Release the cable at the pinch bolt. Squeeze the brake caliper so the blocks hit the rim. When you let go does the brake spring open again?

    If so, the problem is likely the cables / outers. You can clean and lube them, but in my experience once they get to this state it's better to replace the lot.

    If not, the problem is in the caliper and you need to dismantle, clean, lube and reassemble the thing.

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