Laurence--Trials Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've finally got all the bits to get my v-brake working but Im not sure about a few things and i've got a TINY piece of the spring missing. First off the tiny piece thats missing: The bit that goes in that tiny hole has gone missing, its apart of what makes the spring work. Is there anything i can use instead of it? I think i needed a new one any way as it was bent before i even used it. Are they available to buy anywhere? I thought about cutting up a small pin and cutting off the spike and using that instead, would that work? Sorry for the bad picture, but between the two gold bits (bolts) you have the main v-arm. Under that you can see a decent sized space between the v-arm and the adapter, should that be there or not? i get a little bit of play (up and down from both arms.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) You need the pin and the spring to be all one thing or setting the brake up is pointless, infact impossible. Have you tried chain reaction? Edited August 23, 2012 by Miss-Higgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yes,some space between arms and adaptors is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Great.. i assume you mean a pin from a chain? its about dubble the size i need i'll ask at work tomorrow. Thanks, what about the wobble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Try making a replacement spring using an old spoke. Could be a nice temporary fix while you set about locating a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Great.. i assume you mean a pin from a chain? its about dubble the size i need i'll ask at work tomorrow. Thanks, what about the wobble? She means try to look at CRC Little wobble is normal for arms,some just do it more.What arms you have?Shimano last wobble free longer than avids in general. Edited August 23, 2012 by ghostrider88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nannerman Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=82074 My Pauls don't even use that hole, so I might not be much help. This might work with some modification though. Edit: Looked at it a bit more and I don't even know if thats for a vee brake. Edited August 23, 2012 by Nannerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Try making a replacement spring using an old spoke. Could be a nice temporary fix while you set about locating a new one. Good shout, i'll try that tonight. She means try to look at CRC Little wobble is normal for arms,some just do it more.What arms you have?Shimano last wobble free longer than avids in general. My bad haha, long day at work Okay thanks http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=82074 My Pauls don't even use that hole, so I might not be much help. This might work with some modification though. Edit: Looked at it a bit more and I don't even know if thats for a vee brake. Yeah im not sure it is either, dont know what it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Cant find them on chain reaction, what make is it. Can you measure the length of the bit with the coil and pin? Ill see if i have one sat on some old Vee brakes i have on the off chance they might all be the same size and it will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 The spoke idea worked perfectly! just put it though the little hole and bent it up over and around the adapter to keep it in place then cut it to the right length! sweeeeeet. On the other hand. finish the spoke-spring just go out to test it and then it rains -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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