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03-11-20, 05:07 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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Originally Posted by arsprod

Disk brakes

Totally missed that- Duh!

My disc rack had the spacers welded to the rack.
Your problem is exacerbated by loose spacers.
You are using Grade 8 bolts aren't you?

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