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Shimano Cantilever question (BR-R550)
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I ruined a wheel on my old bike today. I take the wheels out of my CX bike, put them in my old bike and mount a better set of wheels in my CX bike. Now the problem: both the old wheelset and the new one are CXP33 rims and I hoped this could be swapped without problems. But no, the brakes have to be adjusted. Now the problem: whatever I do, the left brake shoe is closer to the rim than the right brake shoe. As a matter of fact it is too close to the rim. -How do I adjust the brake in such a way that both brakeshoes touch the rim at the same time? -How do I get the left brakeshoe to be positioned further away from the rim? I haven't figured out this braking system yet.... Thanks! Derk |
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Jim Edgar wrote: -How do I adjust the brake in such a way that both brakeshoes touch the rim at the same time? -How do I get the left brakeshoe to be positioned further away from the rim? It would help to know specifically what brakes you have. Jim- Derk specifically describes the brakes as "BR-R550" cantilevers. Here's an exploded view: http://www.shimano-europe.com/cyclin...ew/BR-R550.pdf Derk- use the "spring tension adjusting screw" (#2 in the diagram) to vary the position of the arms in relation to the rim. From your description, you should tighten the screw on the left side and loosen the screw on the right side. However, before you do this, you should insure that the wheel is correctly dished and that it is completely seated in the dropouts. Centering the brake should be one of the last adjustments you make. Jeff |
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oups.com... Jim Edgar wrote: -How do I adjust the brake in such a way that both brakeshoes touch the rim at the same time? -How do I get the left brakeshoe to be positioned further away from the rim? It would help to know specifically what brakes you have. Jim- Derk specifically describes the brakes as "BR-R550" cantilevers. Here's an exploded view: http://www.shimano-europe.com/cyclin...ew/BR-R550.pdf Derk- use the "spring tension adjusting screw" (#2 in the diagram) to vary the position of the arms in relation to the rim. From your description, you should tighten the screw on the left side and loosen the screw on the right side. However, before you do this, you should insure that the wheel is correctly dished and that it is completely seated in the dropouts. Centering the brake should be one of the last adjustments you make. Jeff I would add only that you should make sure that the end of the spring on each arm is plugged into the same hole in the frame boss. There are usually 3 holes, for light, medium and strong settings. Also be sure to grease the studs. |
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Peter Cole wrote on 12/16/04 4:32 PM:
It would help to know specifically what brakes you have. Jim- Derk specifically describes the brakes as "BR-R550" cantilevers. Here's an exploded view: http://www.shimano-europe.com/cyclin...ew/BR-R550.pdf Sorry. My bad - had the subject line truncated in OE and didn't take the time to read it in my response. "I've gotta cut down on the caffeine...." -- Jim -- CycloFiend to reply directly, replace the dashes to create the name above |
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Jim Edgar wrote: Sorry. My bad - had the subject line truncated in OE and didn't take the time to read it in my response. "I've gotta cut down on the caffeine...." You and me both. JJeeffff...... |
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Derk wrote:
Hi, I ruined a wheel on my old bike today. I take the wheels out of my CX bike, put them in my old bike and mount a better set of wheels in my CX bike. Now the problem: both the old wheelset and the new one are CXP33 rims and I hoped this could be swapped without problems. But no, the brakes have to be adjusted. Now the problem: whatever I do, the left brake shoe is closer to the rim than the right brake shoe. As a matter of fact it is too close to the rim. -How do I adjust the brake in such a way that both brakeshoes touch the rim at the same time? -How do I get the left brakeshoe to be positioned further away from the rim? I haven't figured out this braking system yet.... The most common centering problem is a wheel not installed in the center of the frame/fork. Slip your fingers between the tire and the frame on both sides at once. The opposite problem is the brakes may have been set up with the wheel not centered. If that's the case, remember to check that before doing brake adjustments! The immediate symptom is one shoe high and one low. Otherwise for centering, make sure the pads are equal distance from the arms and then use the fine adjust screw to balance the spring tension. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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Derk wrote: wrote: use the "spring tension adjusting screw" (#2 in the diagram) to vary the position of the arms in relation to the rim. The spring itseelf is missing in the diagram I would say. I solved it by bending the spring (the long iron "wire") outwards a bit. It was not possible to completely get it right using the adjusting screw. I had to bend the spring slightly. Thank you all very much for the help: you gave me lots of useful tips. I find it far more difficult to adjust then a normal Shimano caliper brake for racing bikes. I agree. This is why I recently got rid of my Cannondale touring bike (and other reasons) and opted for a long-reach caliper design (Gunnar Sport), so as to be able to use fenders. I admit there are some applications for which there is no alternative to cantilevers but, like you said, they are way more complicated. Robin Hubert |
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Robin wrote:
I agree. This is why I recently got rid of my Cannondale touring bike (and other reasons) and opted for a long-reach caliper design (Gunnar Sport), so as to be able to use fenders. I admit there are some applications for which there is no alternative to cantilevers but, like you said, they are way more complicated. Interesting. Would you tell me a bit more about your dissatisfaction with your Cannondale tourer? Was yours the T800 or T2000? I ride a T2000 w/Shimano canti's and Kool-stop pads and have /no/ problems with braking, or with the bike in general. Well, nothing aside from the wretched heaviness of the darned thing. Beautiful bike, that Gunnar, incidentally. They're on my short list for a potential road bike. Neil |
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