Mafac adjuster repair
01-24-21, 01:11 PM
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Mafac adjuster repair
The inner portion of the Mafac brake adjuster used in the half-hood version is badly designed - the bottom projection is such a thin wall that it bends - and breaks:
So I got some stainless tubing, 4mm, 0.5mm wall and silver-soldered a bit in to replace it:
I had to get a lot more tubing than I need. If anyone out there needs the same repair, pm me. Postage plus beer money, depending on how many you want done.
(Yes I can do the bent ones, that bit just gets cut off.)
So I got some stainless tubing, 4mm, 0.5mm wall and silver-soldered a bit in to replace it:
I had to get a lot more tubing than I need. If anyone out there needs the same repair, pm me. Postage plus beer money, depending on how many you want done.
(Yes I can do the bent ones, that bit just gets cut off.)
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01-24-21, 07:33 PM
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So THAT'S what I pulled out of the Co-op's brake ferrules and adjusters bin! It's the right size to fit a Raleigh brake bridge, but too tall for a clean bend. The housing wants to push it out. When I bring it back, I'll put it in the Mafac parts bin!
01-24-21, 08:03 PM
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Great Fix... and it keeps the original Mafac brake adjuster.
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