Re: [CR]Universal brake questions

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From: <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Universal brake questions
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 17:11:09 -0500


From: Jan Heine <heine93@earthlink.net>
> Date: 2003/12/15 Mon AM 10:05:14 EST
> 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?

Jan, Do they look like these? http://ebay.com/<blah> Can you space them out from the bridge so the pads clear?

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA