Re: [CR]Universal Model Super 68 Newbie Question

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From: <Wolfman231@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 21:25:35 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Universal Model Super 68 Newbie Question
To: PaulieFlt@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 3/23/02 9:03:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, PaulieFlt@aol.com writes:

<< They are sidepulls, but lack the flat sided bolt the Campys have to center them. Is there any way to center these brakes? >>

There might be a better way, but the way I was taught back in my bike shop days was to tighten the center bolt with the calipers aligned as best as possible. Then you have two choices: 1) Pop the spring off the nub on the side closest to the rim and bend it out a bit to increase tension, or 2) take a small hammer and punch and tap the spring near the center bolt on the side farthest from the rim until you have even spacing. Maybe someone has a better method or at least a better explanation of my methods?

Rides with his pads rubbing for "resistance training",
Ed Kasper
Detroit