Tutorials Brakes 09 Cable Tension and Setting Brakes Tensioning a Cantilever Brake - Old School

Tensioning Cantilever Brakes - Old School

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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.

 

Tools

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