| Article Index |
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| Tensioning Cantilever Brakes - Old School |
| Step 01: setting brake position |
| Step 02: cutting the cables |
| Step 03: fitting the cable end |
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Task Summary
Once you have routed the cable through the lever and to the straddle, you now need to tension the cable and the set the brakes correctly.
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WORKSHOP TIP: The brake blocks should be equidistant from the rim and set at approx 1-2mm on either side.
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