Common V-Brake Problems and Solutions

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Nate Pinney of FCCB shows the most common problems with V-Brakes, also called "Linear Pull Brakes". Solving these problems just requires a little knowledge, and maybe a 5mm hex key or Phillips #2 screwdriver!
This video was filmed away from our shop due to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines that have resulted in the temporary closure of FCCB. We are excited to get back to the shop soon and get more bikes out on the road!
FCCB basic how-to videos highlight the most common adjustments, repairs, and problems we see in the everyday bikes that come into our shop.
Visit Falls City Community BikeWorks at fccbikeworks.org, on Facebook, or at our shop location, 1217 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204.

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@devadathandevan7755 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you wouldn't know how helpful you were. I am this introverted kid with a toxic parent who is too nervous to ask others for help because almost all of my friends are experts in stuff like this and that makes me insecure. This is the best thing I've ever came across ❤️❤️

@sonalimorale4031 Жыл бұрын

i also bro

@chunfukicker Жыл бұрын

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@grieffz6646 11 ай бұрын

@@chunfukicker💀💀

@Karelja 8 ай бұрын

Open up to your parent, lovingly but straightforwardly. No one has the right to be toxic. As to you being an introvert that is just reverse ego issues. Everyone has flaws, everyone had a starting point, everyone has a way to learn. Don't worry about criticism, develop your learning, perfect your system, laugh when you are ridiculous and aplaud when you conquer small barriers. But above all, surround yourself with people who bring you up rather than those who minimise you. Get rid of that ego that tells you you cannot be ridiculous or have flaws. Everyone has them, learning to break the cycle is the solution. Your life depends only on yourself, the real cool is to exercise that daily.

@BillsMafia4Lyfe 5 ай бұрын

very well said @@Karelja

@gikumar 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video bro, the bike shop guy asked me 60 dollars for fixing my brakes ..cost of my bike is 55 dollars.....after watching ur video was able to fix the brakes myself ...thank you 🎉

@iskiiwizz536 2 ай бұрын

whaaat

@danielbrown5143 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Dad putting the son's bike together and was quite frustrated with the brakes. This gives a lot of awesome insight. Your saving humanity!

@jblaze87 Жыл бұрын

I feel ya I do all mechanical work on our cars mowers four wheelers an these brakes frustrates me 😂

@chezarose 11 ай бұрын

I'm a single mom to a 12 year old boy and together we fixed his rear tire. Never had done this before in my life. The brake kept getting stuck and this was so helpful ❤

@TMGVideoDiaries 4 ай бұрын

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@iskiiwizz536 2 ай бұрын

@@TMGVideoDiaries uhhh bro?

@zwicker5585 Ай бұрын

@@TMGVideoDiariesfreak

@timothyjohnson6258 Жыл бұрын

I bought a bunch of bikes at a police auction and was unfamiliar with how to fix some of these problems. Thanks so much for this video. I have looked and looked on youtube and found nothing until this popped up. This answers about 85% of my questions. I will be saving this video for sure. Thanks again!!

@Marlene-qj2ex 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Thank you for the visual and clear explanation. Very handy.

@aygunbahattin Жыл бұрын

Man that's awesome. It's an all in v- brake problems video. Thanks again and keep up the good work. 👍

@marcomayer3781 Жыл бұрын

The first video on V-Brakes that really helped me. Had constant problems with dragging brakes. This video also explains the background and how the brakes work, while other videos do not go into it at all. If you now really understood what happens when you turn a screw, it is suddenly very simple. Everything now works perfectly again. Thank you very much, and many greetings from Germany.👍

@ndpinney Жыл бұрын

If the cable housing keeps coming loose from the ferrule, you might have a problem with cable friction or the brake return spring. Something is keeping the brake from pulling the cable back taught after the lever is released.

@cherriberri8373 2 ай бұрын

100% explaining not just what things do but why is so important. I'm still a bit confused because my issue is a bit strange but more confident

@j.gairns 8 ай бұрын

Great video! I found a bunch of other videos, but this one had a great step-by-step procedure that covered all the bases. Thank you!!

@gabrielmunoz5362 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for teaching me how to adjust the brakes on my mountain bike. You are very helpful. You got to the point right away. Again thank you very much sir 🙏

@boixgenius 8 ай бұрын

Your video helped me fix my brake that I couldn't figure out for weeks. Thank you so much!!!

@adityakanekar83 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I reassembled my bike after moving to another country but when I was done the brakes were stuck. Thanks to your video I was able to fix the brakes.

@tgw230 3 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic video, thank you for being so clear

@albertjack4050 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just fixed the problem and saved me a trip to the bike shop. Great video....

@perrymcguire3806 Жыл бұрын

Great video and tutorial and helped me fix my rear brake woes - I pretty much utilised all the tips and tricks highlighted in the video - thanks

@losavila21 Жыл бұрын

Finally ..found actual issue im dealing wit with and explanations etc... thanks a lot brother!

@men1825 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video bro. I rarely ever leave comments on videos but I had to leave one on yours ha ha. First off, thank you for getting right to the point and NOT explaining your whole life story. 2nd, thank you so much for explaining the most common problems/fixes with the braking system. This is the first video that actually helped me with the problems I have been dealing with forever. You need to do a presentation on how to properly post a video on KZfaq to these other knuckleheads who waste our time and don’t thoroughly explain what to do. IN Conclusion, Bravo to you.!! Awesome job on your video !!! Two thumbs up!!!

@tomrozea9055 2 жыл бұрын

5:00 for my reference tomorrow when i fix this. Thanks this is incredibly helpful

@Chiko700 9 ай бұрын

Best tutorial out there after stumbling upon few rookies. Now I have clarity about of to fix mine, also cool little trick there at the end of the video to retain the cable. Thanks 🙏

@Tish-gv7vl 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, it gave me the confidence to adjust my 4 year old twins new bikes. The brake levers were so far from the handlebars they can barely reach them, let alone actually brake with them. I've now brought the levers in, reduced the spring tension, and lengthened the brake cables to compensate. Usually you want to tighten brakes :)

@theoldieswarehousegk1089 25 күн бұрын

Perfect video for DIYers ! Thank you ! I can now fix my grandson/s bike brakes !

@inmyfreetyme 5 ай бұрын

Very well done. Love the many examples and fixes. Quick and to the point. Thanks 4 sharing! Cheers!😎😎😎😎😎😎

@krismarrone9269 7 ай бұрын

This dude and this video are the most helpful video I've ever seen

@TMGVideoDiaries 4 ай бұрын

This is advanced bicycle mechanics.. im strugglign to keep up

@arghajitchakraborty3975 Жыл бұрын

Nicely explained. Thanks for this video.

@josephina4792 4 ай бұрын

Actual help with these brakes.. Many thanks.

@alishastoun9931 Жыл бұрын

This video helped me fix my child’s bike and saved my marriage. 10/10

@NewDrugDevelopment Жыл бұрын

Thank you much for this very helpful video; I recently got a bike with this type of brake for the first time. When the brakes were askew, I knew something was wrong but it did not occur to me that the odd piece of wire sticking out was in fact a spring to balance the brake.

@lopella 2 ай бұрын

This is super helpful! Thank you!

@vladimirshkolnik3168 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the visual and clear explanation. Very helpful, but I have another

@PistachioFilmsLLC Жыл бұрын

Good one thanks, spent too long today with uneven pull, try this tomorrow should be able to fix it now hopefully, thanks Drew.

@mladenilisevic Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks so much!

@tayaanand1155 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video.very helpful😊

@DavidShambaugh-xx5jx 17 күн бұрын

Excellent, excellent, excellent!

@MonuMan5 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!

@brianshefford2317 5 ай бұрын

This was a helpfull video for my bike brake problems👍

@sorschmidt 2 жыл бұрын

Super useful. Thanks a lot!

@glennperez8169 3 ай бұрын

Very good clearly explained video on brakes.

@mahmoodhasan2281 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! The section at 3:54 (Spring Tension is Unequal) was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot man!

@TheReal_Toma 4 ай бұрын

Seriously thanks, was getting worried I’d have to order a new bike 🙌🙌🙌

@emmachristie1654 4 ай бұрын

yes, very helpful - got my brake working again.

@CP-mj8wd Жыл бұрын

Very well done video nice close ups easy to understand instructions thank-you 😂

@yeong126 6 ай бұрын

In my case one side of the brakes dragged the rim so I went for the spring tension screw adjustment. Later I found out it didn't do anything because the tip of the spring inside the brake was bent out so the screw just slipped away. I took apart of the brake then bent the tip of the spring inward so it can engage with the screw. Now I'm very happy to fix this annoying problem!

@lilychu8137 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your detail explanation

@elijahgreene 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I have an issue with my front brakes squeaking. I've tried towing in the brake bads with no luck.

@rynsstuff4514 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips, i was having a problem at the last part but i did fix it anyway

@lockstock2866 11 ай бұрын

Really thorough video, thankyou

@voiceproductionsuk Ай бұрын

Great video, but do you have a video for the rear brakes also?

@truthseeker803 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. that was really helpful

@kp2947 Жыл бұрын

Everything I needed, thanks! Time to fix some brakes

@nonya7495 Жыл бұрын

Splendid. Very educational.

@lazurm 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Not only was I able to balance both sides of the V brake with the instructions here but, by applying the general principles amply demonstrated in this succinct video, I was able to fix my kite, toilet paper roll (it got loose, sorta) and small nuclear reactor in my basement. THANKS!

@OvelNick 2 жыл бұрын

Smart ass 🤣🤣👍

@Baseballmi Жыл бұрын

Killer video, thanks!

@jep177 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@letsgonow5641 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is the best video explaining this..

@journeybrook9357 11 ай бұрын

The best video, can be a bit slower and just a couple of better angle ( spring part and cable screw adjustment. This video could be broken in to two if it was a slower follow along . Yet this Is The Best Video I have seen! And I have watched and search a lot.👍💯

@JennysRainbowCrub 11 ай бұрын

thank god i found this so i just fix my son's bike

@Find_Amelia_Island 2 жыл бұрын

nicely done! thank you!!

@davidmilne6259 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@respekt200 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best!

@Houston123ABC Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@kymclinton3140 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much just what I need

@josettegiacobbi1115 7 ай бұрын

Was just given a bike with problem with front brake. Now I know the noodle was not in the clip. Thank you.

@imkingmax23 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip your awesome 😊

@eddierodden Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you.

@vufirst 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly my problem. I will try tomorrow to fix it 🙂

@renniwful Жыл бұрын

Really good thanks

@johndewitte 6 ай бұрын

I finally fixed my brake... Thanks

@bornamatijevic9958 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother

@travisallen7682 11 ай бұрын

Nice video very easy steps

@thechickentickler8689 11 ай бұрын

The spring tensio. Was what i needed, i was putting on new brake pads when the spring half popped off, and then they wouldnt work, tysm

@silviairinapires3395 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@nemanjag1778 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for real you help me a lot

@debbiegunness1158 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, now I'm going to go fix my bike brakes.

@americathebeautiful830 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@helenhayes2448 Жыл бұрын

I can't get my noodle to sit in the retention bracket slot. There is not enough give in the noodle to engage. Please advise?

@CHRISTSMERCENARY Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video but it didn't address my issue unfortunately. I have a similar brake setup my bucycle and I have replaced the break cable and the brake shoes or pads and no matter what and how many adjustments I make my rear brakes don't bite down and stop the wheel when I'm on it. I barely touch the front breaks and utll throw me over the handles. I haven't found any videos addressing this issue. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

@davidr9876 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a new bike and one arm of the v brake really stick. it sticks next to the wheel and then once you move it sticks away from the wheel. I adjusted spring tension using the little screw and it does nothing. Any ideas what it could be

@MangooRO7 9 ай бұрын

Tank You my man

@AndrogyneMichinaga 11 ай бұрын

Nice, thanks.

@boashna 2 жыл бұрын

you are god of v brakes and more thanks

@YogaSpeakeasywithAut Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Our local bike shop closed and my daughter was so bummed to be bikeless. You helped me get her back in gear again ✨

@MegaRobot-rs6ob 9 ай бұрын

Hey the video is super helpful but all this things are working to me but the pads don't have enough power to stop the wheel is there any chance you know why?

@iwearblack4s 7 ай бұрын

Love you my heart thought my trek bike was deady 😭

@spacecraft8498 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! my brake is lose and i want to ride on the road so i gotta fix the brakes

@skyscraper37 Ай бұрын

What do you think causes a slow or weak release? Brake spring in highest tension and cable is free

@grahamdennis2810 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kaziamm7013 Ай бұрын

Hey do you have a solution for on of the rubbers stoping the wheel going under the rim?

@madhatterentmt6146 Жыл бұрын

dude thank you my spring tension was loose so it wasnt springing back

@user-bf6fh8xs2t 9 ай бұрын

my front breaks don't open back and the cable gets out of the barrel adjuster, i tried everything to fix it but nothing works ,can you give me some tips to fix it?

@preparedsurvivalist2245 Жыл бұрын

Why would the tensioning screws not work? Mine rubs on one side and one side doesn't move much. But no matter how much I adjust the tensioning screws it really has no effect.

@Phi1l 7 ай бұрын

Bike brakes are so fiddly, I'm amazed the design has lasted so long.

@gorankis9801 Жыл бұрын

Thsnk u sir

@AGreedyTree Жыл бұрын

I bought a Shwinn from Amazon and noticed the brake return springs on the front weren't set right since one side was dragging on the wheel. I'll adjust the brakes tomorrow. This video helped confirm the simplicity of the adjustment. Thank you!

@Jose-ft2uh 6 ай бұрын

So on my bike the rear V-brake is weird, when i turn to the right it brakes and when i turn left is doesnt but the brakes only work when i turn right and i still cannot seem to find the problem