How to Install Tektro Shoes for Linear Pull Brakes

Linear pull brakes are a type of brakes used in bicycles. A Tektro linear pull brake system is fitted with a pair of pads, or "shoes." There is a shoe located on each arm of the brake system, on either side of the wheel. The brake shoe includes a set of positioning washers and a nut, which secure the shoe to the arm of the brake. Once installed, the shoes are positioned to allow for effective braking.

Things You'll Need

  • 5 mm hex wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Squeeze the two arms of the Tektro linear pull brake in, toward the wheel. Raise the metal cable pipe, which guides the cable into the brake from the top of the brake. Separating the cable from the brake allows for a greater gap between the brake and the wheel, easing installation of the shoes.

    • 2

      Remove the nut from the side of the shoe, using a 5 mm Allen wrench. Locate a set of three washers between the nut and the shoe. Remove the nut and the thickest of the washers. Leave the two thin washers intact. Repeat the process for both shoes.

    • 3

      Fit the mounting post at the rear of the shoe through the gap in the side of the brake, so that the shoe is facing the wheel. The ends of the shoe should taper down toward the ground. If they taper up, the shoe is upside-down.

    • 4

      Slide the washer onto the end of the mounting post. Thread the nut onto the end of the mounting post.

    • 5

      Align the shoe evenly with the side of the wheel. Tighten the nut with a 5 mm Allen wrench while holding the shoe in place.

    • 6

      Install the second brake shoe, on the other side of the Tektro linear pull brake system. Align the shoe with the side of the wheel and tighten the nut.

    • 7

      Reattach the cable pipe to the latch located at the top of the Tektro linear pull brake system.

    • 8

      Pull the brake lever on the handlebar. Observe the position of each shoe against the rim. If either shoe is striking the rim anywhere other than on its center, loosen the nut on the shoe and reposition the shoe. Tighten the nut following any adjustment.