On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Philip Williamson <philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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.
Have you considered V-brakes? I tried the CR720 on my Quickbeam for a couple of years too, but recently switched to Avid Single Digit V-brakes (requires different levers or a Travel Agent). They do have a lot of stopping power. Horace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
