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    I just bought a bike and brought it home in a car. It was fine when I took it out, but then I tried to bring it up a few stairs and somehow my brake got stuck and now the back wheel is jammed. What can I do?
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    Make sure the cables are aligned and clamped down. If this doesn't work then check the wheel position and make sure it is not crooked.
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    How do I loosen the brake when it is stuck to the wheel?
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    Get some gloves, WD-40, and of course the bike. Spray the WD-40 and put on the gloves. Softly push and pull the parts apart. You may need a lot of WD-40.
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    Yesterday, I purchased a Huffy multi-speed comfort bike and put it in my truck. When I got it home, the front tire would not turn and I discovered that the brake pads were against the wheel and when I squeezed the front brake, it was tight. Is there any suggestion as to what I should do before taking it to a repair shop?
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    Take it back to bicycle shop and ask them to fix it. If they won't fix it, ask if you could exchange it since you just bought it yesterday.
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    How do I fix a stuck chain?
    Matt Gander
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    You will need to go to a bike shop.
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    My back brake handle lever is stuck, and won't move or brake the back tire. How do I fix it?
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    Undo the quick release cable and adjust your barrel adjuster, or take it to your local bike shop.
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    How do I reassemble the spring inside brake lever if unclipped inside?
    Matt Gander
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    You will need to go to a bike shop.
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    My bike fell on its left side, and now the left front and back brake pads are stuck to the tire rim.
    Murph Goph
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    When a bike falls, the handlebars can twist, causing the brake cables to pull and make the brakes stick to the rim. Try turning the handlebars in the opposite direction to release the tension and fix the problem.
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    One side of my brake is slightly rubbing on the front wheel. The wheel still moves, but it's annoying. What can I do?
    Murph Goph
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    If the wheel is slightly rubbing on one side, it may be due to a small screw on the brake arm or caliper. Locate the screw near where the brake attaches to the bicycle. Turn the screw in by half a turn on the side that is rubbing and then pull the brake and spin the wheel to see if it’s fixed. Repeat until the rubbing stops.
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