Brake Caliper Mounting & Adjustment - Dual Pivot

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[@alikartal8426]

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[@alikartal8426]

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Adjusting brakes is a complex mechanical task? It's specific, maybe, but none of this is really complex.

[@shaharyabo]

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[@scottymccurry680]

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[@hoizkiacha]

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[@Heighway09]

The number of tutorials I've watched trying to get information on how to mount Shimano 105 callipers, I've lost count, but then came across this. Seriously, thank you, literally in a league of your own. Recommended unreservedly.

[@jag1870]

Thanks for including approximate torque spec. Park Tools video tutuorials are always my go to.

[@AgnessBass]

Never realised that those pads have a toe! One of them has always been to badly aligned and the one edge wears so much faster than the other. 2 years being sent to bike shops for services an nobody has ever dealt with it in any way, so i though it was just a flaw of my calipers. You are my hero now. I don't think I'll ever take my bikes to bike shops ever again..!

[@bikechingu]

Thank you Mr. Calvin! Trying to adjust brake pad's toe on my 90's Campagnolo Chorus brakes and couldn't figure it out. Went to your channel and got my answer! The best bicycle repair and maintenance channel on KZbin!

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[@kellinquinn6526]

Thanks a lot for @6:53. It took me a while to find a video that even mentioned this type of caliper brake let alone how to center it. I was beginning to think I might have to bring it to a bike shop to get them centered, but the solution in the video worked great and my pads are centered now.

[@uncheel527]

Question: At 2:20, you say 'squeeze the pads to the rim and secure the pinch bolt.' Then when the tire has been removed at 2:37, the pads show a significant gap from the rim. Is the goal to start the procedure with the pads contacting the rim or with that gap?

[@pauldarby1192]

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[@floriankronert6133]

Thank you so much! I changed the old single pivot brake calipers on my Cannondale CAAD 4 using your instructions. It worked great and the new Shimano 105 R7000 calipers are such an unbelievable upgrade, makes me feel way safer when I know that I can stop fast. The Park Tool tools that I used for doing it worked flawlessly as well! :)

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[@marilynnstubbs4834]

Best repair video of ANY type! Thank you!

[@dfshjb44]

THANK YOU!! Instructions on brake pad adjustment was exactly what I needed

[@soaringvulture]

Calvin really lays it down. Every step is explained perfectly. I just put some SwissStop pads on my bike and couldn't find a torque spec. My bike manual said 8nm but when I tried that, it just felt wrong and I stopped trying to torque the bolt to that level. Calvin noted 5nm which is more like the real world. All praise to Park Tool.

[@johnnolan6777]

absolutely brilliant, you taught even me how to fix my problem brakes, so clear, thank you. I had watched other videos and they were little help with my problem. I just watched this and fixed them straight off! thank you so much

[@Channel-ke7vh]

Terrifically helpful - clear video, narrative covered all aspects of the operation, and lucid comments and instructions. Many thanks for providing this!

[@mitchprime9202]

This guide is incredibly well done, thank you.

[@danarditi]

As always the simplest and most professional guide THANKS

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[@d.s.ebersole9647]

Great video to learn from because we were shown the complete trial and error process.

[@sharperguy]

Thanks for this video! I lost the stud and nut that attach the caliper to the bike. Only after watching this video did I learn what type of brakes I even had. Now just to find out what I need to google to buy the replacement one.

[@boenklon2]

Thank you Sir, your explanation is the most comprehensive!

[@lukaszwolf2688]

Super detailed video, professional! Having well set up brakes is super important and makes riding the bike safe.

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[@ballerman3430]

I have a question to 2:22 . When i squeeze the Pads to the rim and Secure the pinch bolt, the Pads dont come off the rim. What do i do wrong

[@kucinitam1]

Thank you for the simple, plain explanation.

[@uptownsamcv]

great video, I just ordered a dual pivot setup for my custom beach cruiser that I'm making into a street cruiser..

[@robertbradford2629]

The very best how to brakes video

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Incredibly detailed and Thank you so much Sir 🙏🕊

[@thewanderer673]

Thanks a lot. I just bought a new bike Unirox Aeroad and front caliper brakes were not looking so good. Adjusted and its fine now🎉

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[@snuggles9389]

Fcken subscribin now m8. This vid. helps me alot. My brake pads wont reach the rim, been searchin for that particular problem for almost 1 hour. This video literally helps me.

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[@BadlyDubbed]

Lifesaver. Not a lot of wiggle room on a mid 90s Klein!

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[@jonathanwong880]

Excellent demo. Thank you!

[@BleakVision]

I love rim brakes!

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He is also a super nice guy. I dropped into the office to make a pick up and saw him. Said hi and he was a totally charming gent.

[@Deekay1958]

Great. Thanks mate. Excellent Teacher.

[@umedina98]

Such a good video. Thanks!

[@dliv1687]

thanks for your help. GREAT video

[@pascallieleg]

Best video I found... my breaks now work perfectly! Thx a lot you nailed it!

[@yl170]

very nice instruction. Many thanks

[@jazzper_nl]

I love your videos for years ago and to come. My Ultegra 6500 setup (STI + calipers) keep feeling spongy. Any clues?

[@parktool]

Be sure that your bar tape is not pulling the housing out of the housing seat at the lever. Check this buy peeling the hood forward and pulling the brake. Watch to see how much flex is happening at the tape as you apply pressure at the brake.

[@jazzper_nl]

@@parktool will try! Thanks for the reaction!

[@gerardoriverae]

Great explanation!

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Great video -- really clear

[@anthonyleon1988]

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[@andrewwoswork]

Finally, a video that answered my question. Thanks guys😁

[@baleanueduard4872]

And now the cable is ready to go... I MEAN STOP!

[@owenmartin7323]

when setting up rear dual pivot pads, the left pad should be set to contact the rim higher than the right pad correct? I'm just going off the brief visual at 7:07 This is different from the front caliper where the the left pad contact the rim lower, as seen at 5:51 Could someone confirm if what I'm saying makes sense? Thanks!

[@parktool]

That is correct. The front are rear are reversed from one another.

[@melbman43]

Thanks so much, loved this and having previously always had my pads changed when the bike was serviced, and got ripped off finally decided to do it myself. The back pads were that worn down I wasn't able to just push them out. How much do you value your rims.

[@TotalVikingPower]

Hi Parktool Do you have a video on how to fix dual pivot brakes that won't retract. The issue is at the brake it self. The spring is not strong enough to retract. They are less than 3 months old. I'm thinking it is dirt, but what could I do? Cheers

[@parktool]

No video, but there is reading at the end of: www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/dual-pivot-brake-service Make sure it is not cable drag first.

[@karlschleifenbaum5793]

What's the turnable silver lever for (the one where the cable goes through)? Does it need to be set to the down position all the time?

[@parktool]

On this brake that is the "Quick Release Lever". It allows the arms to open to make the wheel easier to get out. Set the brake up with the lever down, in the closed position. Open it when taking out the wheel.

[@bubbapepe]

Just what I was looking for , my breaks are too loose. No confidence going downhill. Will try these adjustments and see how it goes !

[@russellbaker4256]

Never realised that my dual pivot calipers just needed approximate centring before fine-tuning with separate adjustment, thanks

[@MegaXtc11]

I bought a used 1985 Panasonic DX-3000 road bike that has Shimano Z570 side-pull brakes. I want to put Shimano Claris brakes on it, do I need to modify anything to the mount?

[@theotherguy961]

Very helpful, thank you!🙂

[@michracz00]

Thank you for useful tips!

[@faridmammadov9665]

can you then replace side pull with dual pivot? they both mounts to the single bolt at fork or am I missing something?

[@parktool]

A dual pivot can typically replace the side pull.

[@k212261]

There is no problem for me to fix something in car, e.g. in brake system or suspension, but with bike it's goes much worse Thank you for detalied explanation!

[@melbman43]

Oh yea, its one of those " There's Nothing to it approach" were everyone is an expert. I find your comment rather interesting as your obviously mechanical mined in the very first place.

[@paul6925]

Thanks that really helped

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super tutorial👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tavs111]

I have a center mount dual pivot system but want a stiffer caliper are they all interchangeable? Or are some center mount calipers different?

[@parktool]

There are different models with different "reach". Shimano and TRP have some good longer reach options. In most specs the manufacturer will list the reach which is the measurement from the center of the mounting hole to the center of the brake track.

[@georgejgilles.3999]

Great video.

[@pantroglodyte1011]

my bike is old and the nuts seem pretty rusty / grimy / tight. a real pain to do any adjusting so Im just going to leave the quick release off. and hope the center is going to adjust too much on the bumpy roads... the city roads where i am are pretty shite unfortunately

[@SethYoungScarborough]

Do 'symmetrical dual pivot' brakes have the same size/placing of mounts as U-brakes ?

[@parktool]

The concept is similar, but size and placement very different.

[@inNYCC]

great video. thank you for uploading

[@leepl555]

"If the brakes look centered, it IS centered."

[@transes81]

Lol don't fuck with the logic, this guy means business 😎

[@Heighway09]

He's seriously impressive. He's not playing games ...!

[@Redshift5265]

@@Heighway09 I like this guy a lot. He helped me adjust my derailleurs, and my brakes. 👍

[@liamheathcote5417]

Can someone help me, I have followed this guide however my brakes are still not biting enough. I have noted that I am unable to set toe on my left side brake pad as the arm on the calliper doesn’t allow the pad to angle enough to even achieve parallel with the rim. This had even caused the old pads to wear diagonally. This could be the source of the problem, however additionally to that I wonder if the painted rim could be reducing the frictional coefficient compared to a non painted rim braking surface. Any advice please, this bike is for my gf and I would like her to be able to stop if needed.

[@xlsmafia]

Great video! What's the quick release at 2:17 for?

[@parktool]

That quick release is released to open the brakes enough to allow the tire/wheel to be removed.

[@mariantaskov2]

Also i relese the tension when i not ride the bike for a lomger time.

[@marco_pantani_vegan7301]

Nice video

[@DudeWithALude97]

Would this brake fit a huffy cranbrook 26 inch? 26 inch wheel? Or only those 700c skinny wheels?

[@parktool]

This type of brake is typically only found on Road bikes and other skinny tired bikes. MTB's would have V-brakes, Cantilever brakes, or disc brakes.

[@davezubi1304]

How about when removing/reattaching the wheel? How do you do this without moving the break?

[@parktool]

Many brakes of this type has a quick release lever thap opens the arms a bit. Looks at the side of the arms or sometimes at the lever.

[@davezubi1304]

@@parktool yeah, I got that. But it doesn’t seem to open up enough. It’s my first road bike; I just bought it today, used.

[@oh1125]

This helped me a lot. Thank you very much.

[@takacs-kaposvar]

... ready to go. I mean stop. :) Anyway thanks for the info and the perfect presentation.

[@TercioTeles]

AMAZING,TKS

[@robertcalkins4979]

can i do this without a cable stretcher?

[@bobasaurus8911]

My brake pads look the same as the ones in this video, but they don't have the convex washers to adjust toe... is this a part I can buy separately?

[@parktool]

It typically needs to come with the pad. The threads on your pad will not be long enough to accommodate the system.

[@rattatumor]

good vid!