How to set/fix up v-brakes on your bicycle

[@brandiedimas]

The brakes were off-center on my bike for YEARS! Awesome tutorial. Thank you, helped so much!

[@baboon_bandito]

Your video is the best for explaining the shift from left to right on V-Brakes. Most ppl are too ADD to explain it correctly. Tightening the screw on right side shifts the V-Brakes towards the right side, lifting the right brake pad AWAY from the rim. Loosening the screw on the right side shifts the entire V-brake towards the left, thus bringing the right brake pad closer to the rim.

[@jacknolan62]

Brilliant video! Who knew spacers would make such a difference. I've been struggling with a new pair of brakes and I was getting ready to take them back. But after watching your video, and swapping the spacers, they work just like they should. I'm a fairly experienced DIY bike mechanic, so it's nice to learn new stuff! Thank you.

[@donnyutube535]

I like this because he's showing you a real , used bike , not one of these expensive , perfect ones , where all the parts behave exactly.

[@johnvonhorn2942]

And a "thank you", sir. I used to hate and dread doing anything on the bike because I didn't have a clue and would invariably make a complete pig's dinner out of any job. These You Tube guides are insanely valuable and very much appreciated.

[@johnbradley826]

ok so I am new to biking and been surfing how to videos, and yours are the first that are actually helpful, most of them tell u what to do yours are the first where u can actually see what u are doing. Looking forward to more of your videos

[@Kusaji]

"This is a simple tutorial on how to fix v-brakes" I found it to be insanely helpful, thank you.

[@kryptex666]

This video explains everything I needed to know about my bike brakes. I was able to fix and adjust with no trouble at all. Thank you for uploading!

[@lukebekolay8516]

I dont think you realize how much you helped me today. I am fixing my nieces' bike and I was lost....until now. Thank you!

[@jasonblake97]

Thanks a lot for doing this tutorial! I was having trouble adjusting the distance of the break pads from the rim and it was really frustrating me but your video helped me fix that problem. Thanks!

[@tinotendamakahamadze1439]

Thank You So Much For This Video, I finally got to fix my brakes after a long struggle😊

[@kuabarra]

Thank you! Just bought a new bike from a big box store, and the brakes were not set correctly, one side of the front brake was rubbing the wheel Asked the guy working there and he told me it was just because the brakes are new and tight. I knew that didn't sound right. Thanks to your video and about 5 mins my brakes work perfectly now.

[@Mi5Agent007]

You legend mate; about the most comprehensive brake set-up/adjustment video on the net. Well done mate, I'll be doing mine tomorrow to stop my one side rubbing issue that irritates me so much I want to bend the bike frame with my bare hands!

[@H_Oscarsson]

I've been struggling with my brakes for some time now and this video helped me a lot. Thanks! :)

[@SonjanetGouws]

Just the advice I needed. Now my new bike's brakes is working perfectly. Thanks

[@bearpitrock]

I've never been able to get my brakes right. Watched your video now have them just right. Many thanks!

[@behzadnazemi9539]

Thank you very much for your video, I had same problem for some time and I didn't know how to fix it until I watched your video,thanks again 👍

[@XXsardarXX]

Excellent! My local bike shop wanted 15 quid to change brake blocks!...Did it myself after watching this video....piece of cake when you know how.

[@Mega_Mikey]

Excellent video man! You saved me a lot of money and if I had found this sooner it would've saved me a lot of frustration! Thanks a bunch for posting this. I would have never guess that so much depended on those little metal spacers/washers!!

[@MrDengerard]

Very nice explanation ;), i know verything about race bikes but had brake problems on my normal bike!

[@melisslacour15]

screwed up my brakes today changing the tires for the first time and this helped so much! Thank you!

[@marciascaramuzzi3532]

Very good video. Up close shots and very informative. Very helpful. Thanks

[@DrowSkinned]

Thank you! The other videos must have left something out but yours gave me all the answers I needed!!!:D now I can stop quickly, and not dred hills

[@martinjones2710]

@RoadsideCycles, thanks for the great video. Your explanations and care with the camera angles really made this a fantastic tutorial. Keep up the great work!

[@RoadsideCycles]

Thanks !

[@kerrij.6565]

thank you so much! I would have never figured out how to fix my breaks without you. thanks!

[@Carroll02]

Thanks for this video. Wish I had discovered it before tackling my front brake. I'm going to give it another "go" now that I've got a clue thanks to you. I'll probably need to watch this video a few more times....

[@chrishomewood7087]

Very useful. Just sorted my old bike using your method. Thanks

[@Shawn_N54]

Thank you! My screws where all screwed up! I hade to loosen one side A little then tighten the other side that was rubbing on my rim I'm all set for the off-road! *You got an new SUBSCRIBER

[@lilmonkitchi]

Very interesting! I just got hold of a free bike but the brakes had this exact same problem! Gold video :D

[@C3RR3RTYSON]

Awesome video man ! Helped me a lot on understanding how to fix my brakes

[@SuperBrigader]

Great video really helped me get my little girls bike fixed!! Thanks

[@josephloehr9617]

Watched, then adjusted my brakes. They're better than they were and I STOPPED! Still need to fiddle with the rears, but, it works. Thanks!!

[@kirkharwood2112]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if there was something more to eliminate the scraping. I'll give it a shot.

[@chrisstolle5664]

I have exactly these problems with my sons bike. Thanks for this video!

[@twinfab]

That is mistup video

[@pennypenkert1341]

Great job I’ve fixed my brakes with your help thanks

[@talichernin8792]

You, sir, are a hero. Time for a ride!

[@AcidVFR400R]

Good video thanks, my brakes now work again and I have a better understanding of how to set them up. Just to sort the buckled rim now

[@bbauernfeind1]

Thank you. After watching the video I was able to fix the brakes very quickly.

[@mikeknowles7034]

Really good explanation, I managed to get my brakes spot on

[@Rockmachine99]

You just helped a Canadian out...Big Time! Thanks.

[@ksharawi1]

Thanks a lot, you have just saved me £24 to get the brakes adjusted at a bikes shop!

[@TheStig-ko7ik]

Thanks VERY MUCH on the tips of V breaks adjustment. Something new we learn new everyday. 👍😉 Oh one thing that hexagon shaped wrench thing you was using is known as a. ALUN KEY 😋😜

[@stefanmusic4857]

Allen*

[@abdiguraybashir1138]

Hey thanks for this vedio it really help me a lot and saved me some money man u had a promblem with breaks caple and thanks to u I sort them out ✌✌

[@jodie980]

thanks buddy you solved a big headace for me i purchased a brand new bike and i had to sort out the brakes because the front ones were'nt alligned correctly now i gota do the gears.

[@dond693]

Excellent, saved me a trip to the bike shop!

[@WendyRomkes]

thanks, all the info I needed. Never assembled one before but I got it!

[@joseargueta9156]

great vid. I've been working on this back brakes and its been a pain. imma do everything you just said and keep you posted!!!

[@squishylime]

Thanks, this helped me get the spacing even on my back brakes after the bike shop goofed them up.

[@nartyparty]

Insanely helpful! Thank you so much for the video! We would have given up and paid a pro without it, no doubt.

[@lbmarshall2321]

Great job! Good break down very well.. I just subscribed

[@bearwilliams9226]

This is such a great tutorial! Thank you!! No I don't have to take my bike into a shop and pay for brake alignments and pads!$$$$

[@sydneyadie]

Thanks.. Great simple easy to follow instructions..I will be trying to fix mine tomorrow

[@mecray1]

Worked for me! Thank you for making this video

[@interests1094]

I pulled on the cable too much, and I can't get the brakes close enough, the brakes and cable looks nothing like in this video meaning, I can't readjust to what it should sort of look like here. mine are v brakes also. I wonder how much to fix if take to a mechanic?

[@TheLurker]

it sounds like your brakes aren't centered right. There should be a phillips head screw at the bottom of the brake arm, stick out perpendicular from the frame. Tighten it on the side that is rubbing, and loosen it on the other side until they are even. Work in quarter turns, alternating sides and squeezing the brakes in between adjustments. (If both sides are rubbing, loosen the cable either at the brake or using the barrel adjuster on the brake levers on the handlebars.)

[@quintonross]

Great Video. Will show you how to adjust brakes.

[@prasannathampy5152]

Thank u for this video, it has helped me a lot

[@203melvin2]

This video really worked thank you so much

[@majortaylor2116]

Thanks!! This helped me fix my daughters bike.

[@heatseeker_]

Same!

[@BT-kt7gb]

My son would not ride his bike because the brakes where scaring him. He could not stop!!! I changed the rings around so the big ones are in the front and problem solved. Thanks for all your help

[@mintisgreen]

amazing! thanks a lot, this helps a ton, can't wait to try it tomorrow.

[@DerUfen]

Great. Very useful. I have another problem with my v-brake in the back. It is not opening again. Do you have an idea what could cause that?

[@RoadsideCycles]

Hey, check the video starting from 6:59 onwards, it shows how to adjust the brake arms to make sure the brake pad does not rub on the rim :)

[@siggyavos7275]

Thanks a lot really helped me out this vid, my new pads are on and working like a charm

[@scottishpatriot5908]

Thank you so much pal. Your video helped me a lot

[@moyako1802]

Thanks, man. This video helped me a lot.

[@theskeleton4839]

This was extremely help. Thank you for sharing your help.😀

[@TheGroundedCoffee]

thanks dude, you saved me some bucks.

[@francoisesimon6970]

Great vid, thanks so much for sharing, it was my 1st time trying this on my own and my bike feels great and safe now, I can take my baby fir rides :) Thanks again!

[@barrynotlarry]

Wow, I gotta say this is very helpful to me and I thank you for a great how to video.

[@RoadsideCycles]

Considering what you subscribe to, yes this is boring. It's meant to be an instruction video, if you find this boring then go watch some epilepsy inducing videos about some youtube "celebrities" ranting about icecream tasting so cold. Thanks for the comment :)

[@13ghappz]

Hey bro, thanks for the detailed video. A lot of good info. Really helped me out, thumbs up.

[@superruff9000]

Very helpful tutorial. Many thanks. :)

[@samisalmela7378]

This video really helped two first-timers to adjust breaks on our new bike. #clueless LOL

[@DaveJohns61]

Thanks. Very informative and clearly explained.

[@alejandrocardenas-medina5842]

Thanks for the video, help me a lot.

[@eseloonie]

Extremely helpful and too the point!

[@Oheeeoh]

Nice write up. Thank you!

[@A.shoaib]

At last a real solve thanks alot

[@Alexander.K250]

The correct order would be: 1. large washer with cavity 2. Washer with elevation towards excavation of number 1 3. V-Brake brake arm 4. Washer with elevation towards excavation number 5 5. small washer with cavity 6. M6 washer 7. Nut with allen head Second, there is the setting of the springs. With this brake, you would have to turn off the screw on the right side of ours. As a result, the spring does not have so much tension and the shot would not go so jerkily.

[@Akhi_Binalei]

Thank you very much Very useful peace of tips

[@OahuNatureTours]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@michaelbamber1976]

Wonderful tutorial video

[@deeptibahl356]

Thanks for solving my problem

[@ivelin888]

great video, so clear!! thank you very much sir!

[@blackreelentertainment6663]

THANK YOU MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. VERY HELPFUL.

[@acrreview2463]

Thanks mate, awesome video, my fave one Ive come across on fixing my brakes

[@abdulabdul6805]

Thanks for vedio . It is very useful.

[@ConfidentLyn17]

Hello! How do I get a hold of you? I’m wondering if it’s ok to leave the “spacer” where it is, or if I should change it the way you did? I just got a free bike but it definitely needs fixing…

[@dylanbob82]

Thank you SO much for making this video

[@MznAlshehri]

This video helps me a lot Thanks

[@magicandgames1]

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[@akhilmaharaj4712]

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[@RoyinCanada]

Thanks for the info esp. the side screws!

[@jamesreed4974]

Thanks for the tips! very useful.

[@cledonglynn8917]

Just what I needed bro💪🏽

[@cjwright79]

Great video, very clear! Thank you good sir.

[@rmbolhuis]

Please do a video about the pedal bearings and how to service those.

[@Ivory0044]

Thank you! Your video was very helpful

[@ATAHUALPA867]

Hey buddy, I replaced my rear tire and of course had issues with the breaks now i will try to do what you just show in this video . does it matter the size ? is not the original one ..

[@autobotfan23games32]

Thank you this video helped a lot

[@BrandonReeves]

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[@therichdude895]

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[@afrity]

touché. This is actually golden information - thanks!