Converting nut brakes into recessed ones?
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dirttorpedo
Senior Retro Guru
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I haven't done it myself, but from what I've read you have to drill out the holes on both the fork and the rear brake bridge to fit the recessed bolt style brakes. You can't use the old brakes either - you need to buy "modern" recessed bolt versions. Tektro sells modern dual pivot road brakes with the exposed bolts if you want to upgrade your brakes and not drill your frame/fork.
I haven't done it myself, but from what I've read you have to drill out the holes on both the fork and the rear brake bridge to fit the recessed bolt style brakes. You can't use the old brakes either - you need to buy "modern" recessed bolt versions. Tektro sells modern dual pivot road brakes with the exposed bolts if you want to upgrade your brakes and not drill your frame/fork.
FFS, you lot struggle to read don't you.........
Yes, they are easy to convert. Last one I did was just a matter of trimming the bolt, running a die down it and buying a recessed nut. Some brakes have a larger shoulder that may make this impractical.
Not sure about buying a new shaft, unless it's a very expensive brake. Anything under 105 sort of price, it'd probably be cheaper to buy a new brake!
Yes, they are easy to convert. Last one I did was just a matter of trimming the bolt, running a die down it and buying a recessed nut. Some brakes have a larger shoulder that may make this impractical.
Not sure about buying a new shaft, unless it's a very expensive brake. Anything under 105 sort of price, it'd probably be cheaper to buy a new brake!
Jonny69
Senior Retro Guru
You might not need to alter both brakes. The shaft is usually a lot shorter on the back brake, so if you use it at the front you might be able to just get a top-hat nut long enough. Then you'll just have to cut the other one down (or find a much shorter shaft). I think they're all M6 threads, but check first before you cut anything!
