how to center a single pivot brake?

[Brandonnie]

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???

[strobbekoen]

did you check this ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCM8ngEwho

[Brandonnie]

yep copied it step by step, seems that single pivot brakes are a pain to center compared to dual pivot.

[strobbekoen]

it should not be a problem if installed correctly..
try checking the housing length and lubricate the spring contact points.

[fdegrove]

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.

Ciao,

[em3]

...also, make sure the fixing bolt is not bottoming out and preventing your caliper from being fully tightened.
EM3