Thread: Malfunctioning Brake Caliper
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Old 03-26-24, 08:08 AM
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By "fake screw" do you mean the hex adjuster? The leaf spring in the first photo provides a detent every sixth turn of the adjuster. If the adjuster isn't turning, it's dirty or corroded. If you can't free it up, replace the caliper.
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