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Brandonnie
PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:58 pm 
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I cant seem to center the new sram red brake calipers. when i turn the front nut it centers but the moment i pull on the brake levers there out of center again?! Does anyone have a trick to the single pivot brakes???
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strobbekoen
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did you check this ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCM8ngEwho
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Brandonnie
PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:40 pm 
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yep copied it step by step, seems that single pivot brakes are a pain to center compared to dual pivot.
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strobbekoen
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it should not be a problem if installed correctly..
try checking the housing length and lubricate the spring contact points.
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fdegrove
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Hi,

Do you have at least one serrated washer installed between the brake and the frame? That should stop the brake from twisting as you pull the cable.

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em3
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...also, make sure the fixing bolt is not bottoming out and preventing your caliper from being fully tightened.
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