[CR] Masi Special and Universal 61 front brake: doesn't fit (Josh Berger)

From: <cino1947@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 06:03:02 -0500
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: Cino1947@aol.com, nhell39123@aol.com
Subject: [CR] Masi Special and Universal 61 front brake: doesn't fit (Josh Berger)

In restoring my early 60's Masi Special, I am trying to fit Universal 61 brakes, which I understand is what were intended. No problem with the rear, but the pads in the front brake only reach about half way up the side of the rim (Fiamme red), even with the shoe all the way to the top of the slot! I actually found a picture of a 1965 Special recently on eBay that seems to show the same situation. http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=190348525623 This seems dangerous as the pads may not give enough braking power, and they might even slip under the rim during a hard brake. I would have to use Universal 68's or Campy Nuovo Record. Anybody seen this before?
Thanks.
Josh Berger
cino1947@aol.com
Bronx, NY
USA