Re: [CR]Bushings on centerpulls

(Example: Framebuilders:Alex Singer)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:48:50 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Bushings on centerpulls
To: jim@alandavid.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Jim Narlesy writes: "For Mafac brakes, the after market arched plate that connected just in front of the bushings really makes a notable improvement in the feel and modulation of these particular brakes. This fix limits the flex of the calipers considerably. If someone were to make more of these there would not be the perceived need for bronze bushings and I would bet that these arched devices would be easier to make."

I think you are referring to the "brake booster" that was also available for Universal Model 61s. I have a brake with one of these that I just loaned to a friend. If someone wants to make repops, I'll be happy to loan an original. I do not have the Mafac version.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA