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Adjust a mechanical brake cable

Bicycle · Brake lever pulls too far
LIKELY CAUSE
Cable brake needs adjustment
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Basic bike tools
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Inspect pads and cable for damage first
    Inspect pads and cable for damage first.
  2. 2
    Use the barrel adjuster for small free-play correction
    Use the barrel adjuster for small free-play correction.
  3. 3
    Ensure wheel spins freely when brake is released
    Ensure wheel spins freely when brake is released.
  4. 4
    Test both brakes at walking speed
    Test both brakes at walking speed.
  5. 5
    Replace worn/frayed parts rather than over-adjusting
    Replace worn/frayed parts rather than over-adjusting.
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