my front wheel brake pad (only one side) is still attached to the rim after I released brake lever. How do I fix this problem?
I believe it is a cantilever brake.
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1Gidday and welcome to SE Bicycles. Its a good start but we need more info, like what kind of brakes are they - caliper, cantilevers or V-brakes? Feel free to use bicycles.stackexchange.com/posts/37327/edit to edit and expand your question.– Criggie ♦Commented Feb 24, 2016 at 6:31
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I believe it is a cantilever brake.– DevCommented Feb 25, 2016 at 7:06
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A cantilever adjustment should be like @mocniak 's answer. Its not a caliper brake which is completely different. Give it a try, and if it works for you then accept that answer as correct with the little tick/check box on the left side.– Criggie ♦Commented Feb 25, 2016 at 8:40
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It needs to be adjusted. And possibly the cables will need lubrication and/or replacement.– Daniel R HicksCommented Feb 25, 2016 at 13:44
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If it's v-brake you should have screws regulating spring tension on each brake arm, try to screw in a little bit one on the side where pads stays attached to the rim.
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You can also take that portion apart and rebend the spring for more tension as well if it is old and has lost some of its springy-ness– Nate WCommented Feb 24, 2016 at 16:30
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On my bike, I tightened the screw all the way on the sticky side and loosened the screw on the other side but the sticky side still doesn't move. What further steps can I do?– jf328Commented Apr 18, 2016 at 9:04