In a message dated 1/3/03 6:10:48 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
<< But the front Mafac Racer really squeals. The rear
is fine, but the front is a bit too much. Toe in on one
side looks about right, but there seems to be virtually
none on the other side.
So, can the toe in be set differently on these brakes in
any way? Would that help? Any other ideas? >>
The Mafac Racer brake pad holder has a post that is held by a hole in the brake bolt. Surrounding the head of the bolt is a thick aluminum washer that is sandwiched between the post and the brake arm. I used a round file the same diameter as the post to file a little channel in the thick washer for the post to nestle in. It seemed to make for more solid braking since the post was supported by a rounded channel rather than a couple of single contact points. Additionally, by filing the channel at a slight angle, I was able to adjust the toe-in without having to bend the brake arms.
Bob Hovey
Columbus, GA