Weinmann break levers - question

[dmgraham8]

Hi cyclechatters

I’ve stripped and rebuilt an old Raleigh. I’m now reinstalling the cantilever brakes.
The weinmann levers have this little block where the cable attaches. It’s getting stuck/caught on the main housing when it closes (Label A). Should it be going all the way in (Label B)? Perhaps I have connected cable incorrectly?

many thanks

David

 

[Specialeyes]

It's a quick release. A is its correct position for riding: you push the little tab in as per photo B to allow you to take the wheel out past the brake blocks.

 

[dmgraham8]

It's a quick release. A is its correct position for riding: you push the little tab in as per photo B to allow you to take the wheel out past the brake blocks.

Thanks Specialeyes! 😳

 

[Gunk]

If you pop them off the bars, use some wire wool and Autosol, they’ll come up beautifully. They are really easy to strip and work on.

 

[dmgraham8]

If you pop them off the bars, use some wire wool and Autosol, they’ll come up beautifully. They are really easy to strip and work on.

Thanks Gunk. Yes I really like them - they are nice and simple but so strong.

 

[dmgraham8]

Thanks Gunk. Yes I really like them - they are nice and simple but so strong.

Plus.. now I know how they work!!

 

[Sharky]

What type of handlebars are they?
The lever seem to be attached at a straight section of the bars, which won't allow sufficient pull on the levers?