I'm sure this has been covered, but a discussion from 2005 that veered off into rolled vs. cut threads was fouling up my google search on the topic.
Anyways, I have a front brake with recessed mounting hardware that I need to mount on a frame intended for a nutted brake. When inserted all the way, about 1/8" of bolt protrudes through the fork crown, almost enough to put on a nut but not quite, and no room for washers. Can I simply widen the hole in the rear of the fork crown to fit the recessed nut? I'll then have to either cut the pivot bolt or add some washers to the front in order to bring the end of the bolt inside the fork crown.
If this is the best approach, what size hole does that need to be?
I'm sure this has been covered, but a discussion from 2005 that veered off into rolled vs. cut threads was fouling up my google search on the topic.
Anyways, I have a front brake with recessed mounting hardware that I need to mount on a frame intended for a nutted brake. When inserted all the way, about 1/8" of bolt protrudes through the fork crown, almost enough to put on a nut but not quite, and no room for washers. Can I simply widen the hole in the rear of the fork crown to fit the recessed nut? I'll then have to either cut the pivot bolt or add some washers to the front in order to bring the end of the bolt inside the fork crown.
If this is the best approach, what size hole does that need to be?
Thanks,
Kyle
Yes, drill it larger, do that all the time. Add some washers to the front. Not sure of the size, measure a brake but and drill the same size.
On Jun 15, 8:16 am, Qui si parla Campagnolo <[email hidden]>
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KyleBH said:
I'm sure this has been covered, but a discussion from 2005 that veered off into rolled vs. cut threads was fouling up my google search on the topic.
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Anyways, I have a front brake with recessed mounting hardware that I need to mount on a frame intended for a nutted brake. When inserted all the way, about 1/8" of bolt protrudes through the fork crown, almost enough to put on a nut but not quite, and no room for washers. Can I simply widen the hole in the rear of the fork crown to fit the recessed nut? I'll then have to either cut the pivot bolt or add some washers to the front in order to bring the end of the bolt inside the fork crown.
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If this is the best approach, what size hole does that need to be?
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Thanks,
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Kyle
Yes, drill it larger, do that all the time. Add some washers to the front. Not sure of the size, measure a brake but and drill the same size.
Or use the rear brake caliper ,with its short post instead, hiding the nut inside the fork. Takes no more time than the suggested alternative. When is the next time you will remove the caliper? The hole in the rear is now free for other uses.
I'm sure this has been covered, but a discussion from 2005 that veered off into rolled vs. cut threads was fouling up my google search on the topic.
Anyways, I have a front brake with recessed mounting hardware that I need to mount on a frame intended for a nutted brake. When inserted all the way, about 1/8" of bolt protrudes through the fork crown, almost enough to put on a nut but not quite, and no room for washers. Can I simply widen the hole in the rear of the fork crown to fit the recessed nut? I'll then have to either cut the pivot bolt or add some washers to the front in order to bring the end of the bolt inside the fork crown.
If this is the best approach, what size hole does that need to be?
Yes drill the fork. From 6mm, about 1/4 of an inch, to 8mm or roughly 5/16 of an inch. -- Andrew Muzi <www.yellowjersey.org/> Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **
