I hear you Reid . I feel the pain .
But you see , just before I took a vacation from the list ( 2 years ago ? maybe ? ) a certain list-member gave us all some FANTASTIC deals on NEW still-in-the-original-boxes Mafac Racer Brake sets ( bargains , bargains , bargains ! ) . So , many of us have spare sets stored up , complete , still in the cute little boxes .
Mafac Racer Brakes are GREAT brakes ! Although , as many of us know , you have to set them up just right , to avoid squeeling .
You may need to sell your incomplete set for $ 4.98 , or less . You might think of making them "free to a loving home if somebody will pay shipping" .
Check to see that they do have "RACER" stamped into them . Check to see that they do have the red plastic bushings . The older , and MUCH more valuable versions were stamped "DURAL FORGE" . And the really nice older versions have bronze bushings .
Cheers , Raoul Delmare Marysvillle Kansas U.S.A.
-------------- Original message from "Reid Fisher" <reidfisher@hotmail.com>: --------------
> If only they belonged on a Masi...no-one needs a pair? FS: Front and rear
> Mafac "Racer" centerpull brakes need a home; $15 shipped. Not sure what
> details might be important; email offlist and I can update post if needed,
> and can send pix. Condition: used, with a couple minor nicks that could be
> filed out. Flat spot on threads of on one mounting bolt will need a little
> filing. They have the straddle cables, mounting bolts, curved doodads;
> missing 1 mounting nut. Everything appears straight, no slop. Dirty; I got
> these used, never needed/tried them. Sorry, don't have levers.
> Help me thin my parts herd...I hear these things crying out from the
> garage...
>
> Reid Fisher
> San Martin, Calif