As I recall, Kestrel frames used to come shipped with a special front brake mounting nut. It was really long, maybe 30mm. This is what you probably need. I'd contact Kestrel or whoever distributes them at this point. They could probably put you in contact with a dealer who will sell you the part.
You might just try calling Excel or Colorado Cyclist. At least one of these companies sells Kestrel "upgrade" forks and they may have the part to sell. Excel in particular seems more willing to provide LBS-type service than some of the other mail order places, so if they sell Kestrel give them a try.
> Hello..
>
>
> I almost have completed my retro-tourism bike
> project
> when I found that I cannot mount the front Modolo
> Mach I front brake
> in the (Kestrel EMS Pro) carbon fork. (Sigh...)
>
> I noticed that in this fork, the brake mounting hole
> is longer (1.650" / 41.91mm)
> than those found in normal steel / aluminum forks.
>
> The easier option that I have thought so far is to
> find a
> longer mounting nut. I have tried with Shimano and
> other brands
> but they are shorter.
>
> Also I have thought of making one at a machine shop
> but
> my local machine shop does not work with the metric
> system.
>
> Does somebody have a mounting nut larger than .590"
> / 15mm? (in 6X1.00mm thread).
> Is there a place that can make one or that have
> them?
> Are there other alternatives?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Alvin Mirabal
> Puerto Rico
> alfa011@prtc.net
>
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