Re: [CR]help removing mafac canti calipers

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From: "Pete Geurds" <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
To: "Classic Rendezvous Bike List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]help removing mafac canti calipers
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:41:37 -0500
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From: "galen pewtherer" <dolface@gmail.com> Subject: [CR]help removing mafac canti calipers


>> the mounting bolts of the mafac calipers are screwed into what seems
> to be a bushing or sleeve that's integral to the boss. this bushing
> turns freely once the mounting bolt is loosened a bit, and i can't
> figure out how to get a grip on it to stop it from turning. does
> anyone have any advice about how to do this?

Are those slots along the outer edge? It looks like a tool similar to a chainring nut wrench fits on there. Plenty of penetrating oil first though.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa