How do I tighten my bicycle brakes?

My bicycle has handlebar brakes, and the rear brakes are way to loose. My bike uses a cantilever %26quot;center-pull%26quot; brake system. Also, I'm not bike savvy, so can someone help me answer this question by also be kind of specific? It would really help! Thanks!How do I tighten my bicycle brakes?There should be a screw or a bolt by which the cantilever levers are operated; if, so, just take a screwdriver or appropriately sized wrench, loosen the screw or bolt, push the pads together, the retighten the screw/bolt. If that doesn't work, you may have to buy new pads at the bike shop and/or just have the shop fix it. Good luck!How do I tighten my bicycle brakes?Loosen the lock nut at the brake assembly and turn the barrel containing the cable counterclock wise to draw the brakes together a little. Too much will cause a drag you wont like.

Don't forget to secure the locknut when done.

You might want to replace the pads if they are worn too much.How do I tighten my bicycle brakes?http://www.bikewebsite.com/bicycle-bra.h



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