I just changed out the stock Quickbeam brakes for Tektro CR720s, a presumable upgrade.
However, the brakes have fore-aft play on the canti bosses, and make a 'tank'ing noise when plucked. The bike makes the exact same noise when I jink to the left. So the bosses seem a shade too long for the brakes, both front and rear Has anyone else noticed this with the CR720? Should I add a thin washer under the nut? Under the brake? Is this the reason I get brake chatter on the front, or is that the pads still being brand new? Would moving the spring-end to the tighter hole keep the brakes from rattling as much? Also, regarding braking power, they seem the same as the old brakes. They're high profile, so I've got a high cable yoke. It can't get much higher. I want a stronger front brake with a higher yoke, since I can't lower the stock low-profile brake's yoke any further, due to the M12's mounting rod. Should I get a longer straddle wire to raise the yoke? Would using a NARROWER yoke make a stronger brake (something like the V.O. rollers)? Or would a WIDER yoke make a stronger brake? Thanks in advance, Philip 97128 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
