Easy Question: Rubbing V-Brakes

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You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough
for me it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I
read some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the
side of the V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix
this. I tried turning the screw both ways but no change. I'm hesitant
to do anything further in case I mess it up even more. Should I simply
loosen the brake pad and move it back a bit, or is there a simpler
way?

Is this a good quality V brake or a cheap one? IME with some of the
cheap ones the only effective way to adjust them is to physically bend
the springs (usually outwards).

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Quoted message said:

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I read
some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the side of the
V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix this. I tried

turning

Quoted message said:

the screw both ways but no change. I'm hesitant to do anything further in
case I mess it up even more. Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move
it back a bit, or is there a simpler way?

Easyish to do...

First, find the necessary allen key to remove the V's. Second, take them
apart carefully, remembering in what order they need to go back. If you have
grease, grease the rotational bits. Then put them back on, but without the
allen bolts in, and unwind the adjuster screws all the way. See how they
compare there - if they both spring out the same distance you're probably
all right. If not, you'll need to bend one of the springs a bit. Oh, and if
your forks have a a couple of holes in which to fit the end of the spring
mech, make sure they're both in the same one. If you see what I mean.

Then connect up the noodle on top, adjust the screws, see what happens. If
it's still not right, try bending the spring again slightly. Then reinsert
the allenbolts. I did that - 10 minute job, easy peasy.

HTH
Nick

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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough for

me

Quoted message said:

it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I read
some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the side of the
V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix this. I tried

turning

Quoted message said:

the screw both ways but no change. I'm hesitant to do anything further in
case I mess it up even more. Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move
it back a bit, or is there a simpler way?

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Burning_Ranger

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Something else to try is to turn BOTH adjuster screws on both sides. i.e.
loosen the one thats not rubbing and tighten the one that is (or vice
versa) - i usually find that to stop my brakes rubbing i have to fiddle with
both screws to find a happy medium.

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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough for

me

Quoted message said:

it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I read
some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the side of the
V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix this. I tried

turning

Quoted message said:

the screw both ways but no change. I'm hesitant to do anything further in
case I mess it up even more. Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move
it back a bit, or is there a simpler way?

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Burning_Ranger

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Have you checked to see if your wheel is not
buckled and seated correctly on your forks,
then checked your brake pads are at the right
height and then check your cable tension,if
everything is fine,turning the adjuster screw
normally works.

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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough for me
it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I read
some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the side of the
V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix this. I tried turning
the screw both ways but no change. I'm hesitant to do anything further in
case I mess it up even more. Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move
it back a bit, or is there a simpler way?

Have you tried adjusting the position of the pads themselves relative
to the wheel rim (easy to do with peg-type blocks, less so with the
allen-bolt type)?

David E. Belcher

Lee said:

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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough
for me it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I
read some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the
side of the V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix
this. I tried turning the screw both ways but no change. I'm
hesitant to do anything further in case I mess it up even more.
Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move it back a bit, or is
there a simpler way?

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Burning_Ranger

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Something else to try is to turn BOTH adjuster screws on both sides.
i.e. loosen the one thats not rubbing and tighten the one that is (or
vice versa) - i usually find that to stop my brakes rubbing i have to
fiddle with both screws to find a happy medium.

Thanks. This worked and was very simple (when you know how).

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Burning_Ranger

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s....Six said:

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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough
for me it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I
read some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the
side of the V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix
this. I tried turning the screw both ways but no change. I'm
hesitant to do anything further in case I mess it up even more.
Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move it back a bit, or is
there a simpler way?

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Burning_Ranger

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Have you checked to see if your wheel is not
buckled and seated correctly on your forks,
then checked your brake pads are at the right
height and then check your cable tension,if
everything is fine,turning the adjuster screw
normally works.

Wheel and rims are fine. I followed the advice of one of the other posters
and tried adjusting both sides and it worked.

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Burning_Ranger

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"Burning_Ranger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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s....Six said:

"Burning_Ranger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

You'd think this'd be a obvious problem to solve (not obvious enough
for me it seems).

My front V-Brakes are rubbing the rim slightly (well one pad is). I
read some guides on the net that turning the adjuster screw on the
side of the V-brake would adjust the tension on the spring and fix
this. I tried turning the screw both ways but no change. I'm
hesitant to do anything further in case I mess it up even more.
Should I simply loosen the brake pad and move it back a bit, or is
there a simpler way?

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Burning_Ranger

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Wheel and rims are fine. I followed the advice of one of the other posters
and tried adjusting both sides and it worked.

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Burning_Ranger

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Good show,that was all i had do when had problems
with mine,i'm glad its sorted.