Front brake release Shimano 105
11-18-19, 03:02 PM
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Front brake release Shimano 105
So I have a single pivot, Shimano 105 front brake. The black release trigger (lack of a better word) is not functioning correctly. I'm baffled on how to adjust it/reset it in order for it to work properly. I'd like to reset it so it operates normally, being that when i move the trigger to the up position, the calipers open up to remove the wheel. Right now it's just the opposite. Lifting the trigger makes the calipers close down onto the rim. The cable is starting to fray and will need replacing eventually. The back brake release works just fine. Any helpful nuggets of wisdom?
11-18-19, 03:34 PM
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Is the orientation of the cable clamping bolt the same as the on on the back? It sound like you might have the cable passing through the inside of the caliper as opposed to the outside.
11-18-19, 04:42 PM
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Good question. I'll have to take a look tonight when I get home. Thanks for the input!
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With a well working example (the rear) you have the example to duplicate after cleaning/taking apart/fixing the front. Corrosion/grime can hamper the QR's rotation within the arm and/or the cable fixing bolt within the QR's cam. Andy
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11-18-19, 10:57 PM
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Thanks Andrew. I was thinking the same thing. The rear brake works, just make it like that.
