I lost small plastic "collar" part on the front v brake which goes around the spring and onto the post. Does anybody know where I can get another one?
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Try your friendly local bike shop. They may be able to dip into their junk box and find you something.– Daniel R HicksAug 23, 2017 at 20:50
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You're probably not going to find this part without cannibalizing a similar enough brake arm.
The parts you can find replacements for without having a sacrificial arm for V-brakes (*) are:
- Noodle
- Boot
- Mounting Bolt
- Brake pads/cartridges
If you need to replace/repair any other part of the V-brake, you're better off (and likely going to be) buying a new one.
(*) for most V-brakes; check the service manual for your particular model, though even if it is serviceable, you're unlikely to find the parts.
That being said, you might be able to make a suitable replacement on your own for the part in question with a bit of PVC tubing or some other plastic tubing cut to size and shaped appropriately.
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Or find someone with a 3D printer and print it yourself in nylon or abs Aug 23, 2017 at 18:29
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That bit seems to be a mere cover for the spring and serves no real purpose apart from hiding the spring. You may do without.– CarelAug 23, 2017 at 20:05
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1Except the tension screw goes through it and often when the cover breaks, the tension screw doesn't work properly any more. Aug 23, 2017 at 23:33
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It depends on the V-brake, but for a good deal of Shimano V-brakes, this is not a cosmetic part (for the reason Noah states). You can use the brakes safely without them, but you do have more fidgety adjustment (not the end of the world).– BatmanAug 23, 2017 at 23:49
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@Noah Sutherland: The picture isn't very clear in that regard. The tension screw seems to be part of the brake arm.– CarelAug 24, 2017 at 9:13