17-10-2024, 09:15 AM
There is always some slack in the front brake cable caused by the springiness of the cable where it goes around the compensating quadrant under the front cross-member. If you try to remove the slack in the cable by adjusting it at the operating end, the brakes will most certainly bind when the wheels are on full lock. The strong return springs effectively take out the slack from the cable by tackling the problem from the brake cam levers rather than the normal adjustment. Hope that makes sense!
I think there is always a certain amount of play in the brake cams and levers and the return springs counteract this play. The return springs need to be strong enough to take out the visible slack in the brake cable. They also make the brakes firmer to operate which makes them feel more effective.
I think there is always a certain amount of play in the brake cams and levers and the return springs counteract this play. The return springs need to be strong enough to take out the visible slack in the brake cable. They also make the brakes firmer to operate which makes them feel more effective.