Brake cable doesnt go in the pinch bolt

[alicat]

Is the bolt misthreaded?

 

[Biker2772]

Sorry for the late reply. Been really buzy

 

[Biker2772]

Is the bolt misthreaded?

Not sure. This is what the bolt looks like.

 

[Biker2772]

When i push the washer down, it doesnt stay flat fully and only bit of the washer will

 

[Biker2772]

I used wd 40 but i still cant remove the entire bolt

 

[Biker2772]

Which size pinch bolt would i need?

 

[classic33]

Is it a pressed steel brake?

 

[Cycleops]

Reading through three pages I have come to the conclusion that in view of the difficulties being experienced by the OP the best solution would be to purchase a complete V brake assembly and install it. It’s not expensive and I’m sure that many commenting, like myself, are losing the will to live.

 

[T4tomo]

Sorry for the late reply. Been really buzy

lay off the espresso, then your hands will shake less and you'll be able to unscrew the nut.

good luck

 

[Sittingduck]

You need to go to work on this with a pair of plyers and a blow torch - failing that take off and nuke the site etc.

 

[classic33]

It does turn when i loosen it and when i tighten it however, i cant fully remove the actual bolt

Try placing a flat bladed screwdriver under the washer as you undo the nut. Keeps the bolt in place and twisting it will add a bit of extra pressure when trying to remove the nut.

Failing that, a junior hacksaw and just cut the bolt. Replacing with a new one.

 

[Peter Salt]

Reading through three pages I have come to the conclusion that in view of the difficulties being experienced by the OP the best solution would be to purchase a complete V brake assembly and install it. It’s not expensive and I’m sure that many commenting, like myself, are losing the will to live.

Just get a new bike!

 

[Paulus]

Just get a new bike!

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