Open A Cantilever Brake

Bikes > Tutorials > Open A Cantilever Brake
By will stewart | Published: February 20, 2013

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It's simple to open a cantilever brake to remove a wheel or dismount the cable.

Required tools coming soon.

Parts list coming soon.

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<h3>Step 1</h3><p>One end of the straddle wire on a cantilever brake is clamped, the other is held by a nipple. </p> </div>

Cantilever brake connections

Step 1

One end of the straddle wire on a cantilever brake is clamped, the other is held by a nipple.

<h3>Step 2</h3><p>Push the cantilever brake arm holding the nipple-end of the straddle wire against the rim.</p> </div>

One side

Step 2

Push the cantilever brake arm holding the nipple-end of the straddle wire against the rim.

<h3>Step 3</h3><p>Pull the nipple in the other direction and unhook the cable through the slot. The cantilever brake is now open.</p> </div>

The other side

Step 3

Pull the nipple in the other direction and unhook the cable through the slot. The cantilever brake is now open.