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Instructions for installing Shimano cantilever brakes.
I have a set of Shimano cantilever brakes that I want to install on my
"being-built" touring bicycle. I have the little cable and the two plastic "tubes" (one with metal ends) but I don't know how to put this together. None of my bicycles have cantilever brakes, so I have no idea whatsoever. I cannot find a set of instructions for any caliper brakes on Shimano's site (NA and Europe). Besides going to my LBS for some info this week-end (or next), is there any "place" where I can find a .pdf or html set of instructions? It seems that all Shimano models use basically the same "set up" as far as cable connections go, so once I see one set-up, I suppose they are all basically the same Thanks for any info. Ken Winnipeg, Canada |
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"Ken Pisichko" wrote:
I have a set of Shimano cantilever brakes that I want to install on my "being-built" touring bicycle. I have the little cable and the two plastic "tubes" (one with metal ends) but I don't know how to put this together. None of my bicycles have cantilever brakes, so I have no idea whatsoever. Here's an exploded view of a late model XT canti: http://bernd.sluka.de/Fahrrad/Shiman...-M737_1996.gif from the archive he http://www.fa-technik.adfc.de/Herste...no/DIGEST.html Canti and V-brake models begin BR-M. You may be able to find the serial number on the rear of one of the cantilevers. Sheldon Brown has a page on adjusting cantilever brakes: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-trad.html And finally, Shimano have a pdf of their R550 canti: http://www.shimano-europe.com/cyclin...ew/BR-R550.pdf HTH James Thomson |
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Thanks James, but I still have questions.....
James Thomson wrote: "Ken Pisichko" wrote: I have a set of Shimano cantilever brakes that I want to install on my "being-built" touring bicycle. I have the little cable and the two plastic "tubes" (one with metal ends) but I don't know how to put this together. None of my bicycles have cantilever brakes, so I have no idea whatsoever. Here's an exploded view of a late model XT canti: http://bernd.sluka.de/Fahrrad/Shiman...-M737_1996.gif Part number 11 is actually 2 parts: (1) the circular metal piecs with the cable (on the left) and, (2) a plastic tube on the right. I assume a cable goes through the plastic tube from the cantilever and then upwards. However, there is another curved piece with 2 metal ends and I have not found out what they are for, nor what they do. The later model one (see below on the shimano site), has a 1-piece cable (number 11) attaching to both levers. And finally, Shimano have a pdf of their R550 canti: http://www.shimano-europe.com/cyclin...ew/BR-R550.pdf HTH James Thomson |
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Ken Pisichko wrote: I cannot find a set of instructions for any caliper brakes on Shimano's site (NA and Europe). Besides going to my LBS for some info this week-end (or next), is there any "place" where I can find a .pdf or html set of instructions? Looked at http://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-trad.html yet? Jeff |
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Ken Pisichko wrote: Part number 11 is actually 2 parts: (1) the circular metal piecs with the cable (on the left) and, (2) a plastic tube on the right. I assume a cable goes through the plastic tube from the cantilever and then upwards. However, there is another curved piece with 2 metal ends and I have not found out what they are for, nor what they do. Forgive me if this sounds like a silly question, but are you refering to a section of outer cable with ferrules on each end, meant to go between the lever and the cable stop? And yes, #11 is really two parts. The 'dummy' leg to the left, and the damned pastic tube that gets chewed up over the life of 10-20 pairs of Koolstop Salmon pads. |
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Ken Pisichko wrote:
Thanks James, but I still have questions..... Part number 11 is actually 2 parts: (1) the circular metal piecs with the cable (on the left) and, (2) a plastic tube on the right. I assume a cable goes through the plastic tube from the cantilever and then upwards. However, there is another curved piece with 2 metal ends and I have not found out what they are for, nor what they do. Be careful, if there's one bit of bike wrenching that can win you a Darwin Award it's canti brakes. |
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JeffWills wrote:
Looked at http://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-trad.html yet? Jeff Yes, Jeff. Thank you. Late last night while scratching my head some more I did go through his pages regarding the cantis and did read this page. . |
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Brian Huntley wrote:
Forgive me if this sounds like a silly question, but are you refering to a section of outer cable with ferrules on each end, meant to go between the lever and the cable stop? Maybe that is what it is!! But the plastic is only about 3 or 4 inches long. It does not seem to be anything to do with the lower part of the canti braking system. I just cannot visualize it being anything at the "cantilever end" of the system. |
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