"Rob" wrote in news:MZtEe.21990$%K2.7663@pd7tw1no:

Hello.

I just changed the brake cable on my old Myata Road bike..it has
Shimano 105 Brakes when I apply the rear brake the one pad stays on
the rim it does not spring back into place the brake levers are also
105 AERO they are not STI how can I fix this problem ? are I
installing the cable wrong ?


Thanks

Rob Wille




Probably not anything to do with the cable, other then the act of
installing it...The mounting bolt has likely been turned slightly, which
can happen when doing brake work.

You can sometimes recenter the calipers by turning the mounting nut, but be
careful you're not loosening them, There may be wrench flats on the bolt by
which to center it. Depending on their size, you may be able to use a cone
wrench, or if the flats are smaller, Park has a special wrench for this.
(http://www.parktool.com/tools/OBW_2.shtml) And be prepared to do fine-
tuning. Because of the mechanics of sidepull brakes, it can look centered,
but after a few applications of the brakes, it can get out of whack again,
which can be frustrating. If at first you don't succeed...

-HW