Adjusting Reach and Position on Tektro V-Brake Levers

Required Tools:

2mm Hex Key to adjust reach
5mm Hex Key to adjust position

Adjusting Reach

Step 1:  Identify the reach adjustment screw

The reach adjustment screw is a set screw located inside of the brake lever.  You can see it by looking at the handlebar from the side.

Step 2:  Adjusting Reach

Use a 2mm hex key to adjust reach

To decrease the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar turn the reach adjustment screw clockwise

To increase the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar turn the reach adjustment screw counter-clockwise

Adjusting Reach

Step 1:  Identify the brake lever pinch bolt

Step 2:  Use 5MM hex key to loosen brake lever pinch bolt

Step 3: Adjust position of brake lever

Step 4:  Use 5MM hex key to tighten brake lever pinch bolt

Check Brake Performance

Whenever adjusting brakes, check to make sure the brakes function properly before the bike is ridden.  Make sure the brakes can be fully actuated.