Rear V-brake not working properly
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Rear V-brake not working properly
My rear V-brake isn't working properly, it feels loose and barely creates any friction when I pull on it. I tried adjusting the caliper and brake pad position but this didn't fix it. Here is a video showing the problem: https :// youtu.be/i9pf4nP9yjM (remove spaces)
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Look it up on youtube.
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One of the caliper springs isn't working. It could be damaged, corroded, badly misadjusted, or missing. No way to tell from the video. I would start by removing the cable and getting the calipers to work freely. Then check the cable for corrosion and fraying, and if it's serviceable, adjust it correctly.
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