> Mafac RAIDs, on the other hand, were designed for touring bikes with wide
> tires and fenders.
> They are rare.
>
> I was at an aluminum caster today to ask about making some brake calipers.
> I may pursue the idea if there is enough interest.
>
> So here goes:
> If Repro RAID brake calipers were available at around $100 a set, would
> anyone be interested?
I believe that the Mafac RAID components were forged, not cast. I would be concerned that cast caliper arms might not be sufficiently strong.
Caveat: I'm no metallurgist or materials engineer.
regards,
Jack Fortune
Eugene, Oregon USA