Subject: Front Brake hanging up
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Feb 17, 2001, 6:01 PM
Post ID: 1705487841
Guys,
The brake cable doesn't return all the way when I release the handle and the
shoes drag. If I push the handle open by hand the brake will move a little
more, but still some drag. I tried the obvious things like flushing the
cable with wd40 and then squirting some light oil down the cable. It seems
pretty free when I slide the cable with the ends unattached
I read in the Tips booklet that a new cable was recommended for best brake
performance.
I believe this could be the original cable. Is it worth buying a new
cable, or is this just a characteristic of the loop drums??
I dont have another loopframe in the neighborhood to look at.
Looking for any input.
Thanks a lot
Pete