Issue with Shimano cantilever rear brakes, spring issue?
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Hi all, I have inherited an old hand-me-down bike which I planned to temporarily use to see if I want to get into cycling more regularly.
I have attached images below.
The front brakes work fine however the rear brakes not so much. They seem to have a tension issue. I've watched countless Youtube vids and adjusted the brakes however there still seems to be issues with the tension. When I pull the brake lever, they don't seem to be as springy as the front brakes, I have to pull them quite hard and even then the brakes don't stop the rear wheel. I have tried adjusting the tension in the brake cable but to no effect.
Also when I do pull the rear brake lever, it doesn't return to its original position once released. Wondering if this is part of the issue?
I am new to bikes so please excuse my lack of terminology.
Any ideas or pointers that can put me in the right direction of what the issue is?







I have attached images below.
The front brakes work fine however the rear brakes not so much. They seem to have a tension issue. I've watched countless Youtube vids and adjusted the brakes however there still seems to be issues with the tension. When I pull the brake lever, they don't seem to be as springy as the front brakes, I have to pull them quite hard and even then the brakes don't stop the rear wheel. I have tried adjusting the tension in the brake cable but to no effect.
Also when I do pull the rear brake lever, it doesn't return to its original position once released. Wondering if this is part of the issue?
I am new to bikes so please excuse my lack of terminology.
Any ideas or pointers that can put me in the right direction of what the issue is?
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