STX RC v brakes question

[severnthheathen]

Just got a set of these (front and rear) for a GT Avalanche LE build. The brakes are coded WA (Jan 199 so just outside the scope of this forum. Forgive me please. Big (dumb) question. Why don't these v- brakes have the long spring like all other vees I've come across? They do have the little tensioning screw though.

 

[tintin40]

Perhaps they are missing? Some V's have round springs like in canti's

 

[severnthheathen]

Thanks, they're not missing because there are no retaining pegs for the long spring. I didn't know that some vees have/had springs like cantis so I live & learn. Cheers buddy

 

[RostiTorth]

I have two sets of such brakes. I am very pleased with them. They have a spring hidden from external influences. This design - because for these brakes need pads without threads, such as in cantilevers.