How To Fix Tight Brakes On A Bike. Its not unusual for a cable housing to rust up and jam the cable but it shouldnt happen in 3 months even if the bike is ridden in the rain. Ad Find Deals on Products in Cycling Gear on Amazon.

Its not unusual for a cable housing to rust up and jam the cable but it shouldnt happen in 3 months even if the bike is ridden in the rain. Depending on how old your bike is and what kind of head the bolt has youll most likely need either a five-millimeter hex wrench or a ten-millimeter box-end or. Even if it doesnt solve the problem it might improve the situation long enough for you to get home safely and fix it properly.
Brake pads are the most important part of the brake mechanism.
Follow the brake cable to where it attaches to the brake. Ad Find Deals on Products in Cycling Gear on Amazon. If the bike is 3-months new and purchased at a bike shop you should take it back for a complementary tune-up anyway. Fixing a bicycle brake lever that has become disconnected.

