How do I tighten the brakes on my bike?

When I pull on my left brake the handle goes in loosely and too far, and the bike just kind of slows down a little. I don't know really how to do anything with brakes, so how do I tighten them?How do I tighten the brakes on my bike?Where the break line meets the handle grip you can unscrew the the outer part a few turns to stretch the lineHow do I tighten the brakes on my bike?use the Allen's Keys on the brakes on the wheel,

or use the allen's keys on the Handel to tighten or loosen them?

Idk my best guess

but thanks for the 2 pointsHow do I tighten the brakes on my bike?Get an anchor for your bike and throw it out when you want to stop.How do I tighten the brakes on my bike?on the brake,, down on the tire, you should be able to tighten or losen it there.. you might need a screw driver or small wrench..How do I tighten the brakes on my bike?next to the lever there should be a silver type knob with a nut on it

just untwist it but not all the way out just to your desired strength then twist the nut on that knob to the base of it so it wont move while you ride or anything.



hope it helps.How do I tighten the brakes on my bike?check out these videos and sites they will help..



http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/adjust…

http://www.ehow.com/how_14159_adjust-bik…

http://www.bikewebsite.com/bicycle-bra.h… ..( good one )



this one here is a full breakdown of a mountain bike..brakes, seat, wheels, etc...

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-main…



hope the videos and text helps..