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The curve above the brake looks like it is crimping down on the cable, so yeah, it is too long. The curve coming out of the cable stop is about the curve that you want going from the stop to the brake (but curving down rather than up). And it is ALWAYS better to be slightly longer than shorter, you can all ways cut it if it is long, but too short and you ...

You may have 27in wheels if you have an older bike, which are larger than typical 700c wheels found on most modern road bikes. The new fork may be made for 700c wheels and have lower v-brake mounts than your original fork, causing the reach issue. You will either need to find brakes with longer slots on the brake arms or switch to a 700c wheel & tire in ...

You will find (usually an allen/hex key) bolt on the brake pad itself. Loosen that, align your brake pads then re-tigthen. You may also need to adjust again on the bars to get it to fit. You will also find it easier when loose and aligning them, to pull the brakes right up to the rim and tighten the bolts. Everything you need to know you will find here: ...