[CR]Universal brake questions

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Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 07:05:14 -0800
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Jan Heine" <heine93@earthlink.net>
Subject: [CR]Universal brake questions

More Italian questions:

I have a Universal rear brake, the sidepull with the extra arm. When I mount it on the bike, the pads interfere with the seat stays. Checking images of Universal-braked bikes, it appears that the arms are bent slightly to provide clearance. Before I start bending - is this correct?

Also, does anybody have a domed nut for the center bolt to spare? The Universal one has a peculiar shape, a bit like a pear, rather than round like an apple on Campy et al.

Thanks for the help.

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