V break spring housing warped
08-09-14, 06:49 PM
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V break spring housing warped
Hello,
I have a problem with the spring housing on my V break. You can clearly tell that the housing has become warped by comparing these 3 pictures:
Broken unscrewed
Broken screwed in
Normal (other side)
I would like some advice on how to remedy this. I think I will have to order a new part, as it's nylon and cant just be pushed back into shape. Can anyone give me some good advice or a link to that part/tutorial on how to change it? Thanks for any help.
I have a problem with the spring housing on my V break. You can clearly tell that the housing has become warped by comparing these 3 pictures:
Broken unscrewed
Broken screwed in
Normal (other side)
I would like some advice on how to remedy this. I think I will have to order a new part, as it's nylon and cant just be pushed back into shape. Can anyone give me some good advice or a link to that part/tutorial on how to change it? Thanks for any help.
08-09-14, 06:52 PM
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Does it affect function? If not forget about it.
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08-09-14, 06:54 PM
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Pass/fail if it doesnt work replace the whole thing .. bike parts are at their lowest range . .. cheap.
08-09-14, 06:58 PM
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Seems like you have a break in your brake
08-09-14, 07:11 PM
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It definitely affects function, as I can't use the front brakes because of this. The spring does not get pushed on by the bolt at all - the bolt just goes over the top of it. Do you have a link to the part that I will need to replace?
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08-09-14, 10:39 PM
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