Nutted Dual Pivot Brakes
07-18-18, 12:03 AM
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Nutted Dual Pivot Brakes
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I'm looking for info on any nutted dual pivot brakes to replace MAFAC Racers on a friend's C&V bike. Need up to 57mm reach.
I know that I can drill out the fork crown and rear brake bridge to take recessed nut brakes but I don't want to go that way.
Tektro made a model R538 but those brakes got a bad rap for the QRs coming loose.
Any other suggestions?
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I'm looking for info on any nutted dual pivot brakes to replace MAFAC Racers on a friend's C&V bike. Need up to 57mm reach.
I know that I can drill out the fork crown and rear brake bridge to take recessed nut brakes but I don't want to go that way.
Tektro made a model R538 but those brakes got a bad rap for the QRs coming loose.
Any other suggestions?
verktyg
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07-18-18, 12:34 AM
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I don't know how practical this idea is, but perhaps you could disable/bypass the quick release on the R538s and use old-timey QR brake levers. I have a set of R538s in a bin. I will take a look tomorrow and see if there is an simple way to bypass the QR.
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07-18-18, 10:52 AM
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Oooops, never mind ... I see you do not have / want recessed.
Have you considered something like these to convert recessed brakes to nutted?
I ordered a few but have yet to try them and don't know how well, or if they work.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/j...nut-conversion
Have you considered something like these to convert recessed brakes to nutted?
I ordered a few but have yet to try them and don't know how well, or if they work.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/j...nut-conversion
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07-18-18, 11:12 AM
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Not an ISO thread...
I'm looking for info on any nutted dual pivot brakes to replace MAFAC Racers on a friend's C&V bike. Need up to 57mm reach.
I know that I can drill out the fork crown and rear brake bridge to take recessed nut brakes but I don't want to go that way.
Tektro made a model R538 but those brakes got a bad rap for the QRs coming loose.
Any other suggestions?
verktyg
I'm looking for info on any nutted dual pivot brakes to replace MAFAC Racers on a friend's C&V bike. Need up to 57mm reach.
I know that I can drill out the fork crown and rear brake bridge to take recessed nut brakes but I don't want to go that way.
Tektro made a model R538 but those brakes got a bad rap for the QRs coming loose.
Any other suggestions?
verktyg
that is more good info, as you don't want to go this way
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07-18-18, 02:57 PM
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I have several pair of the Tektro R559, which are a long-reach caliper. All are nutted. The long-reach are really nice either for 650B conversions, or for old frames built for 27" but converted to 700c.
Technically not C&V, but they have the stopping power that my 200+ lbs. fueled inertia requires!
ymmv, of course.
Technically not C&V, but they have the stopping power that my 200+ lbs. fueled inertia requires!
ymmv, of course.
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07-18-18, 06:05 PM
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I have several pair of the Tektro R559, which are a long-reach caliper. All are nutted. The long-reach are really nice either for 650B conversions, or for old frames built for 27" but converted to 700c.
Technically not C&V, but they have the stopping power that my 200+ lbs. fueled inertia requires!
ymmv, of course.
Technically not C&V, but they have the stopping power that my 200+ lbs. fueled inertia requires!
ymmv, of course.
These look nice but $$$ and not as reachy as the Tektros:
https://velo-orange.com/products/gra...g-reach-brakes
I wonder if deep down they are also Tektro?
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Nutted 539's should do the trick. I have a pair on my ST Cannondale and they stop very, very well.
Some recent Tektro products have less than optimal pads, but my 539's are good, have been for years.
Some recent Tektro products have less than optimal pads, but my 539's are good, have been for years.
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another vote for tektro dual pivots. great stopping power.
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Agreed, both Doc and I had nutted R539's on our Palouse ride this past weekend and they worked great for both.
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07-21-18, 06:06 AM
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Tektro and Cane Creek Brakes
Thanks for the suggestions folks.
@CycleryNorth81 suggested the Tektro nutted conversion kit which looks like a good idea for $19.00. I'm gifting this bike to someone and it's their first experience on a C&V steel bike so I'm trying to provide them with good braking while staying within my budget (read cheap).
I may take @squirtdad advice and drill out the fork and use the recessed calipers.
I have 2 NOS sets of recessed mount dual pivot brakes: IRD badged Tektro RC459 (B57) and Cane Creek SCR-3L which appear to be Tektro made too.
Aside from the pads which I'm going to change, does anyone have any experience with these brakes? Good, Bad??? Thanks.
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@CycleryNorth81 suggested the Tektro nutted conversion kit which looks like a good idea for $19.00. I'm gifting this bike to someone and it's their first experience on a C&V steel bike so I'm trying to provide them with good braking while staying within my budget (read cheap).
I may take @squirtdad advice and drill out the fork and use the recessed calipers.
I have 2 NOS sets of recessed mount dual pivot brakes: IRD badged Tektro RC459 (B57) and Cane Creek SCR-3L which appear to be Tektro made too.
Aside from the pads which I'm going to change, does anyone have any experience with these brakes? Good, Bad??? Thanks.
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here is sheldon brown on the subject of recessed calipers on nutted frames I have done this twice with good results Installing and Adjusting Caliper Brakes
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Apart from the Tektro conversion kit, which contains much more than you need, you can get just the long pivot bolt for the front on eBay for around $6, use that to replace the original rear pivot bolt, and use the original front brake on the rear.
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07-23-18, 12:10 PM
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I got nut fixed Campag Single pivots , they work fine..
you just squeeze a bit more firmly..
Dual pivot on my Brompton, they're probably Tektro supplied,
2nd Brompton , first had CLB single pivots..
both have the cable coming up from the bottom.
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you just squeeze a bit more firmly..
Dual pivot on my Brompton, they're probably Tektro supplied,
2nd Brompton , first had CLB single pivots..
both have the cable coming up from the bottom.
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