Are V Brakes front/rear specific?

[Dossa]

Quick question, I've ordered a set of cheap V brakes for the Mrs bike from CRC. Ordered a few things at the same time and overlooked the fact that I went for two rear v brakes (turns out they didn't have the fronts) when I thought I'd ordered a pair (my mistake btw)

Not arrived yet but will the rear work on the front or only suitable for the rear?

 

[Bone Machine]

You're fine. You just have to switch the brake pads (left/right) for use in front.

 

[Dossa]

Re:

Hoped as much, cheers...

 

[legrandefromage]

Or only ride backwards.

 

[Silvergoat]

Re:

Some seem to specify front or rear specific. Swapping the pads around shouldn't be a problem. I've had brakes mixed about before and they've still worked fine. I'm hoping the 2 pairs of Avid Single digit 5 I've just ordered from CRC do work on both ends, as advertised. Have found CRC have been quite good about returning purchases.

 

[NeilM]

Re:

You may also find the cable guide tube is not quite right, as some manufacturers have a 90 degree tube on the front and a 135 degree tube on the back.

You can buy replacement tubes at a LBS or Halfords.

 

[The History Man]

Noodle!

 

[NeilM]

Noodle!

In a pot?

 

[legrandefromage]

Ride backwards dammit!

Ignore the different shaped noodles. There are no front and rear specific - Cytech training seems to have enforced this myth, just fit what suits the frame and angles for the smoothest route.

 

[The History Man]

Noodle!

In a pot?

Pots = Discs

Noodles = Vs

Hangers = Coats






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