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How to tighten back pedal style breaks?
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I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. Thanks for any help! julia |
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"Julia Goolia" wrote in message
om... Hi! I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. Thanks for any help! julia Have to overhaul the hub and replace the brake shoes. Could also be poor bearing adjustment or improper assembly. Cheers, Scott.. |
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Julia Goolia wrote:
I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. You needed the proper search terms, spelled correctly: "coaster brake". The hub needs an overhaul. Not rocket science, but you'd best be handy with things mechanical: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/coaster.shtml -- terry morse Palo Alto, CA http://bike.terrymorse.com/ |
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Julia Goolia wrote:
I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. Terry Morse wrote: You needed the proper search terms, spelled correctly: "coaster brake". Actually, the term "coaster brake" is primarily an Americanism. In the U.K., for instance, the usual term is "back pedalling brake" though this type of brake is not common there. It's true that spelling it "break" in a Google search won't be helpful, though! The hub needs an overhaul. Not rocket science, but you'd best be handy with things mechanical: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/coaster.shtml That's a pretty good set of instructions, though it seems to call for some unnecessary work, for instance it tells you to remove the sprocket, when there's no reason to do so for most types of service. This problem is most often the result of the cone adjustment being loose (often as a result of losing the brake arm clamp bolt) and does not necessarily mean the hub needs an overhaul. If this is the case, another symptom will be that the tire will be loose and shaky. In any case, I highly recommend getting a front hand brake installed. This is not usually an expensive matter, and even if the coaster brake is the primary brake, you should have some sort of back up system in case the coaster brake fails. When coaster brakes fail, it usually happens suddenly and totally, with no warning. Sheldon "Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket" Brown +------------------------------------------------+ | What was the real cause of the 1861-65 war? | | http://sheldonbrown.net/slaverywar.html | +------------------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041 http://harriscyclery.com Hard-to-find parts shipped Worldwide http://captainbike.com http://sheldonbrown.com |
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(Julia Goolia) wrote in message . com...
Hi! I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. Thanks for any help! julia Your "brakes" are commonly called "coaster brakes". Here's some instructions on how to rebuild the hub: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/coaster.shtml It may be that you simply need to tighten the bearing cones. However, there may be a spring broken within the hub. Or there may be worn internal parts. Without seeing the bike in person, it's not possible to tell. Jeff |
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Julia Goolia wrote:
I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. There are several different mechanisms used in that style brake. What brand? -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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How to tighten back pedal style breaks?
Get a front brake. A rear wheel only brake (regardless of it's a rim brake
or a hub brake) takes twice the distance to stop. After you get a front brake you need to get your rear hub adjusted so it works better, but you will also need to learn to use the front brake to stop quickly without fliping over the bars. Bruce "Julia Goolia" wrote in message om... Hi! I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does anyone know how to tighten these breaks? I tried to search the internet for a link on this, but to no avail. Thanks for any help! julia |
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Bruce Frech wrote:
Get a front brake. Yep. I recommended that too. A rear wheel only brake (regardless of it's a rim brake or a hub brake) takes twice the distance to stop. That's basically true, but in practice, you can usually stop shorter with a coaster brake than with a rear hand brake. That's why bikes with only a coaster brake are borderline safe for street use, while bikes with only a rear hand brake are not, no matter how good a hand brake it is. This is because of the weight distribution. For maximum braking with a coaster brake, you can put almost all of your weight on the rear pedal, which is typically 6-7 inches behind the bottom bracket. On a freewheeling bike, you can't really apply your body's weight behind the bottom bracket, so you can't generally get as much weight on the rear wheel for braking traction without fairly extreme acrobatics. Sheldon "Hates Coaster Brakes, But Acknowledges Their Good Points" Brown +-----------------------------------+ | The gains in life come slowly, | | but the losses come suddenly. | | -- Garrison Keillor | +-----------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041 http://harriscyclery.com Hard-to-find parts shipped Worldwide http://captainbike.com http://sheldonbrown.com |
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