Basics of a V-Brake - from Ivanhoe Cycles

[@jaredmanders9128]

Finally an excellent video that gets right to the point and covers exactly what needs to be covered. As a professional videographer/producer, job well done!

[@GiantMountainBikes]

+Jared Manders thanks!

[@jmb6587]

Rj is the man. At present i look at these videos on a daily basis for inspiration and help regarding repairing bikes.

[@the_learner12]

very patient teacher who supplies the rationale for each action - excellent tutorial

[@robsenz.]

If only all KZbin videos were this straight forward clear...Great job and thank you.:)

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks. That was the plan, just the info. needed to get the job done. What other videos should be done?

[@ptyb6195]

Really clear and simple instructions. The best thing is the guy didn't rush and it gives one time to understand each stage of brake inspection and repair. Well done and thanks.

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

The spring adjustment screw --- what clear and simple fix to a nagging problem with my brakes. Very clear, concise and informative video presentation, thank you!

[@yebo12bill]

That's blooming brilliant. You couldn't be clearer, nor more thorough. It's bang on. Thanks so much.

[@DennisWellsA]

This is a fantastic video: well-structured, clear view of the brakes, high definition, great teaching style. Thanks a lot!

[@johanvoges4894]

Love the simplicity and ease of your video

[@rashed459]

Thank you so much. Most people talk about the barrel adjuster and the nut only. My levers were out of sync, and i wasn't sure what to do. I didn't know what the screws were for. So again thank you very much for such a detailed video.

[@taiwithers6425]

Excellent , thanks . My brakes had seized due to winter salty slush; your video showed me enough to take them completely apart to clean off the little axle the brake arm rotates on, fit the spring back in and then follow your directions

[@michaelripley6229]

Well done Andrea. You've probably done it twice since you posted your comment. Thanks Michael.

[@loopycyclist3028]

Clearest video for adjusting V brakes I've found. Thanks for that as my wife's bike is now a lot safer.

[@michaelripley6229]

Brilliant, well done. Good to hear the videos still helping people. What else should we have done in a video?

[@luisfernandes2522]

A very big "Thank You" all the way from Portugal. It's a very clear explanation. The spring explanation was what made the difference with my brake issue.

[@ghi07]

Thanks for the very clear description. Great to see and hear an Aussie on KZbin.

[@Drsoldat]

Really excellent! Saved me from my frustrations in assembling my daughter's new bike. Thank you so much Ivanhoe Cycles!

[@michaelripley6229]

Glad we could help. Any other videos we should do?

[@tsilveira5866]

By far, the best V brake adjustment video I have seen to date! Thank You!

[@CapcomNinja]

Legends! Thank you! Saved me £35 to make a tiny adjustment to a brand new set of brakes - which would have equated to £200 odd per hour! Nice work if you can get it!

[@robertgarcia239]

Short and simple. Expert Instructor. Thanks.

[@JustMeZero988]

Great video. I was having trouble putting the brake pads back with all the washers. Turns out the one that had the bike before me just put the washers on any old way so the brake pads didn't sit straight because the conical washers weren't in the right position 6:06 Also. When I had a puncture, I ended up taking a brake pad off to get the tyre off and it is now simple by just unclipping the brake cable 4:27 so I have now done my brakes and everything is working perfectly. Thank you very much.

[@suzyblunt2360]

Top video. Many thanks- great to see someone actually teach not just show!

[@martynbush]

Brilliant. A nice clear informative video, this saved me a trip to the bike shop. Thanks

[@triciamcmillan9846]

One of the best video tutorials I've seen - thanks!

[@tommack8650]

Great video! When removing the noodle from retainer, try squeezing and compressing the brakes while loosening noodle. Much easier. Thanks!

[@clxtchboardsyt8864]

I was trying to fix my brakes because one side was rubbing and the other side was loose but all I had to do was attach the metal string that holds the brake in place. Great vid man :-)

[@michaelripley6229]

Champion. Pesky metal springs! You have just made my day, actually night, 1am here. These videos were made to help people help themselves.

[@krahsloop]

Clearly and concisely presented, and very educational - thank you!

[@MrBkrboy]

This all the way from the USA. Great Vid . I loved it. THANKS for posting .

[@michaelripley6229]

Good on you Gerald. Just don't forget we use RHS lever for front in Australia. What other videos should we do?

[@arheiner7978]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very informative. I have to be honest--I was trying to find out how to re-engage my brakes after putting the tire back on. I have a Giant Escape 2, 2012. Even though this is not he same bike, your instructions were simple and informative. If I ever venture to Australia I will have to visit your shop!

[@OcieOCallaghan]

6:45 mumbling made me chuckle

[@michaelripley6229]

Me too. ba haa ha!

[@StuWright]

great videos, i`ve seen other bike instruction videos, yours are much better & easier to understand, thankyou :-)

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks. Great to hear. Did you check out the other videos. Is there a particular thing you would like in a video? We will try to get it out there.

[@jimlee2603]

Thank you, it was very helpful to a returning biker.

[@lspivey6385]

BEST VIDEO ON HOW TO FIX BRAKES!

[@johnbarwick7607]

a really good need to know video by far the most clearest concise one I've looked at and belive me I've looked at a quite a few particularly the part where they explain how to get the brake pads to work together something I struggled with so thanks keep on making them.

[@michaelripley6229]

Thank you John. Any others we should do?

[@nagaduci]

What a lovely informative video, well presented and very enjoyable, thank you.

[@analoogje]

simple, clear and easy video, just what i needed!! thanks a lot!!

[@peterrice365]

Excellent, great quality and clear instructions

[@GiantMountainBikes]

+Peter Rice thanks! :-)

[@armallya]

Excellent video I don't have the spring on my V-brake and moving the screws did not help pull them both at the same time, one seems not to move.

[@michaelripley6229]

You probably have them fixed now. But here's an idea. The springs may be internal, in a coil. Your problem could be the pad being worn into shape by the rim. if you gently pull the V-brake arm away then try the brake you may see it stick at the rim.

[@LocomotiveLibrarian]

Fantastic video. I learned a few things I didn't know yet. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to prevent my back brake cable cover/sheath from popping out of the brake lever and the main body of the bike. There are little notches on either end of the cover/sheath that are supposed to hold it in place, but it's escaping somehow, preventing effective braking. Perhaps my cable has stretched out and needs to be replaced?

[@djbusters]

very well done! I was struggling with by bike's brakes as only one arm was moving. Thanks! :)

[@michaelripley6229]

Deepak, you are now a mechanic. Why because you fixed something. Keep learning. What other videos should we do?

[@samuelitooooo]

Very well-explained and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@littlehillpost]

Thanks for this video, helped me fix my problem.

[@michaelripley6229]

Good work, I love it. Any other tips you need?

[@K-John]

Thank you! Very, very helpful.

[@michaelripley6229]

Good one Ken. DId you check out the other videos? Have we missed an important one?

[@anandkumargurusami7682]

Excellent lesson

[@hazelblake2904]

very easy and informative video to understand !

[@mrgconlon]

That was really helpful and straight forward thanks

[@Blazkovicz]

Perfect! Very helpful, thank you!

[@fastestfazer]

Thank you for the very informative and very well presented video.

[@GiantMountainBikes]

You're very welcome!

[@tritonoffr1918]

thanks so much its really helpful and i've added to my favourite video in case if need to watch it again.

[@noracopping8234]

Excellent video- thanks!

[@muirbabe]

This is so helpful, excellent video, thank you.

[@GiantMountainBikes]

+muirbabe glad you found it helpful!

[@ghostdorifto1370]

Thank you very much sir,now i can finally fix my brakes.Awesome video. :)

[@muirbabe]

Excellent video, thanks very much.

[@easylistening66]

Great video But my question is Can the tension spring lose its tension over time? The side from the noodle doesnt want to move back in place when i release the brake handle I have tightened and losend the tension screws both sides trying to adjust it still no change

[@michaelripley6229]

Sorry for the late reply. To answer your question, yes. But, check both arms move easily and are not sticking. Use some light oil on the pivot points. You can bend the springs to give more tension but over time they will wear out. Sometimes the cable could be rubbing or pushing against something which makes the arms sit unevenly, other cables frame, computer wires etc.

[@xowi]

Excellent, thank you for sharing this video.

[@michaelripley6229]

Thankyou. I trust it helped you to fix your or your friends bike. Any other videos we should do?

[@naujaral2131]

well done just slow enough not to make the audience feel like kids ;) well explained and clear, apreciate it, only thing i found a little of a distraction was the music , a real good video tho! :)

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks Nauj. Yeah I reckon the musics funny, lucky it wasn't playing when I was doing the video. Is there any other videos we should do?

[@yanpiskorzh2983]

Great video tutorial! Thank you.

[@cuyocksol]

Excellent! Thank you Michael.

[@militzasalazar2919]

Amazing Video , the quality and explanation are great !!! Thanks

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks Militza. Glad you liked it. What others should we do?

[@anjaliborah8559]

Sir, my adjustment screw had come out and i m not able to put it back. What should i do??

[@Flyingcatdog313]

Really helpful. Awesome video

[@PlumGrum]

you just lost yourself a lot of money with these clear instructions, now 153,999 people know how to adjust their brakes properly, great vid tho

[@jolly1155]

Thanks for great video!

[@danielt6042]

I cannot see the details of this presentation. the video needs to show more up close parts of the activity. thanks

[@GiantMountainBikes]

Hey Daniel, fair enough! We'll try and do that for future videos :-)

[@michaelripley6229]

Sorry mate. Which bit did you need to see?

[@julie-qy5sm]

thanks easy to understand was having trouble doing mine...

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks Julie. Glad to be of assistance. Ant other videos we should do?

[@iwanalfarizi9745]

thanks for the great bike lecture

[@chrisbalanda9368]

Had a bike v brakes wet weather conditions just slide Change to disc wet or dry sharp stopping

[@jevnik542]

i think u are awesome techer. i explain things soo nicely

[@mehcol]

Nice one Michael. good day to Ozzies and bikes

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks K. Trust you got some good info. Any other videos we should make?

[@alxandermihaylov7847]

God will give you a happyness!!! We wish it for you!!!Thanks a lot and be happy!!!

[@JohnCranberry23]

Great video, was going to get V brakes as my hydraulic breaks always malfunction in the heat. But I don't have the holes on my mountain bike. Someone suggested dual pivot side-pull calipers are as good?

[@michaelripley6229]

Late reply, but do you have Avid or Hayes brakes? I found the Shimano brakes with mineral oil much more stable at differing temperature. Ask our mechanics, they would be sure to advise of solution.

[@StrangeProblem]

All sorts of helpful! Thanks!

[@paolomalig5025]

How about in the rear part? There are times that the wheel is not centered

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Thanks Mate, I was able to adjust the braykes (joke I'm not that stupid lol) on my Rans V Rex. I feel like more of a man today ! lol seriously thanks

[@michaelripley6229]

Geoff, you rock. I don't know everything but what I know i should teach to others. Keep it real. What else do you want to see in a video?

[@11_akashsharma]

Hii. I have hero dtb cycle .My cycle is nice but I don't like cantilever brake .Can remove cantilever brake and take v brake.please you first see hero dtb bicycle and tell me ...please sir...reply please....

[@b1merio]

All kinds of helpful for this biking newb.

[@paulrakowski340]

Great video

[@matthewwatts7043]

Great video!!

[@thebarak]

Lucky Australians, their bikes come with the front brake on the right lever, same as all motorcycles. In the US we have to switch our brains around when going back and forth between our motorcycles and our bicycles, which have the front brake connected to the left lever.

[@11SEXMACHINE]

hello, my son has a bike with this system and suddenly he is having a problem with sticking. when you let go of the brakes they don't release back on one side. Is this an adjustment issue, or a lubrication issue? Thanks and great video.

[@michaelripley6229]

The first 2 things I would check are: has the pad worn into the rim or has the spring tension changed. Drop into our Hallam or Heidelberg store, it could be an on the spot fix.

[@javito810]

Esas manijas están cableadas al revés, la Izquierda es para le freno delantero y la Derecha para el freno trasero.

[@michaelripley6229]

Sí, nosotros los locos australianos los dirigimos de esta manera. ¿Debo hacer un video para los frenos delanteros de la izquierda?

[@mcelmacca]

I have a problem... I have a piranha bmx which has v brakes and both brake pads are right up against the tyre how do I loosen them?? Thanks

[@michaelripley6229]

All thing BMX. Call Brian at Ivanhoe Cycles Megastore. 94505200.

[@flexor212000]

Thank you

[@alimacdee]

Nice stuff, my v brakes don't have an adjuster for the springs though?

[@michaelripley6229]

So sorry with the late answer. If there is really no adjustor screw. Try oiling the pivot point of the arms, not the pads. There should be a spring on each side, If you can see it unclip the cable so the brake relaxes and bend the spring out on the side thats rubbing. If you cannot see the spring it may be an internal wound spring. A lot harder to sort out. Remove brake arm, check that broken parts are present, if all good replace arm with out brake pad and bend arm out. Do this gently as the spring can unclip and will be completely useless.

[@fragster2008]

Hi, can you tell me some thing please. If you change v-brakes from an older bike to a newer(ish) bike, should they they still fit normally. I tried to install my old v-brakes onto my newer m.bike and they seem to not like fitting properly. I'm pretty sure I made a mistake some where along the line because when I turned the wheel to test the brake it wouldnt even move ???? Any idea why this is ? i'm usually great at every thing else apart from brakes...

[@SeanHogan.]

Really helpful thanks!

[@chris4000vb]

Very well done. Thanks.

[@FortunateJuice]

great stuff. thanks

[@rphaq9892]

Helpful video. Thank's

[@cavortionist]

Where to get a spring like the one in the brakes in the vid?

[@gerardpicozzi8924]

Thank you. Excellent and very clear

[@michaelripley6229]

Thank you Gerard. Have you fixed a brake since? Should we do other videos?

[@gerardpicozzi8924]

Hello Michael. Yes, I have fixed brakes since, thank you. I haven't checked all your videos, but maybe a video on the importance of chain and gear cog cleaning /maintence as it makes cycling so much easier and therefore more enjoyable. Also telling people to get their chains changed every year and showing us how to do it ! Thanks again.

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks again, I have forwarded the suggestion. There is a couple that touch on that, but not a specific one from us.

[@jefftucker6083]

Clear and helpful. Thanks.

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks Jeff. Glad to be of service. Any other videos we should do?

[@bullmastev]

ThX for the Video!

[@gunnerj9668]

I tightened my back brake today but now the wheel is sort of against the brake pad can anyone help??

[@mvelenagarcia]

Hi..... mmmmm got a question.... I just cleaned and greased every part of the damned Vbrake.... but there is nothing working it just is so tight!!!! :(

[@themehrdadsun]

Great job and thank you

[@matteomcmillan2595]

What is the name of the brake lever set w/the shifter

[@michaelripley6229]

Gee that's a while ago. It is a basic Shimano set. Altus or Acera level. They work well enough. The quality and price goes up at the Alivio level. Interestingly as the years go by the technology trickles down so the lower levels become as good as the previous generation of the higher levels.

[@dadsvideos7872]

Very helpful

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks, what other vids. should we do?

[@61Shahadat]

Thanks Man

[@michaelripley6229]

Thank you my friend. Hope you can use this info. Do a video yourself about something you know. Stay cool.

[@elthambird]

THANKYOU!!!!

[@michaelripley6229]

My pleasure. Did you sort out some brakes? Should we do other videos?

[@mikewhitham]

wat a great video i copied wat he sid and brakes now work a treat no more wasting money going to a bike shop

[@michaelripley6229]

Thanks Mike. I'm glad what I said helped. Power to you mate. Education is gold where ever it comes from. What other videos should be done?

[@michaelripley6229]

Minute 6.47, ha ha ha. Never noticed that comment, funny for me as the actor!!! ha ha ha!