Dear Tom:
A very small amount of filing using a small triangular file fixes this problem in a matter of minutes....
On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Thomas Adams <thomasthomasa@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Dear List:
>
> As we enter the home stretch, scrambling to get bikes put together and
> test ridden before Cirque, I've hit a problem.
>
> The brakes I want to use arent compatible with the frame.
>
> What, you say, did he use short reach on a long reach frame? No, no no!
>
> Recessed mounts on a nutted frame? No, no no!
>
> Calipers hitting odd sized/shaped chainstays? No no no!
>
> The center bolts are too fat for the brake bridge/fork holes. Arrgh!
>
> Brakes are Shimano 600's. Frame would have been built for Campy brakes.
> The threaded part of the brake center bolt goes through, but the unthreaded
> part sticks tight. It appears that Campy brake centerbolts were more svelte
> than other brands.
>
> Any suggestions? Do I drill out the frame openings? The fork crown is
> chromed, so I'm reluctant to do anything that might cause flaking, chipping
> or burning. Is it better to sand down the barrels? How long with that
> take?
>
> And is this a common problem? I'm surprised I haven't seen this before,
> although as I think about it, I did see it on a rear brake (a Weinmann
> Carrera) on a frame designed for Campy. Any suggestions appreciated. Oh,
> I;ve got other brakes to use, but now it's a matter of principle (You WILL
> accept the brakes I want!)
>
> Tom Adams, rapidly graying in Manhattan Kansas, USA
>
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