Re: [CR]Please don't bend Universal brakes.

(Example: Framebuilders:Alex Singer)

From: "Jon Schaer" <jschaer@columbus.rr.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3FDE4092.90302@erols.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Please don't bend Universal brakes.
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 21:09:16 -0500


----- Original Message -----
>
> If there is interference with the seat stays, in my experience it is
> usually the result of a larger brake bridge hole than the brake bolt, so
> the assembly rotates down. The right way to deal with this would be to
> insert a sleeve, but that requires machining.
>

I believe there are several sources for sleeves (Delrin or nylon, maybe other materials) used to assist the use of nutted brakes in a recessed Allen fitting. Wouldn't these, possibly modified, cure the trouble?

Jon Schaer
Columbus, OH