Help on setting up 'U' Brakes..

[Sithlord]

Hi guys ,

Had a few mins spare today so started assembling my next project , I has Deore XT 'U' Brakes front and rear, trouble is its been that long since I used this type of brake , I have forgot where all the pieces go and how the cable routing goes.. :? :? :roll: anyone got any sketches or diagrams on assembly and setup. please..

 

[tintin40]

Give up now. they will drive you round the twist :x jez has a lot of experience with them too

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

Different bike, same brakes:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/mai ... itemId=735

Is that a Saracen?

 

[Sithlord]

Thanks for the encouragement :shock:

 

[Sithlord]

The Frame is indeed a Saracen fella...

 

[tintin40]

I can see why they are in such great condition nobody could get them to work
Sorry but good luck

 

[retrobikeguy]

Philistines :roll: , You'll pick it up
leave them with the blocks as far away from the rim as possible (but equal both sides) and tighten them up, that will give the tension .

heres mine

 

[Sithlord]

Thanks for the pics really helpfull,... do the spacers and bits have a specific order of assembly ? think I have set mine right ?

 

[retrobikeguy]

:idea: Your front one is set up wrong, - back ones ok.

 

[retrobikeguy]