Could I replace a u-brake with v-brakes?

[Oldtat]

Looking to rebuild the lovely Carrera frame that @wicket off here kindly gifted me. It has a u-brake. I hear these are a bit rubbish. Would the stanchions take a v-brake replacement?

 

[legrandefromage]

no but with the right setup, there is nothing wrong with a u-brake, unless its wet, or muddy or both

 

[greencat]

U-brakes were pretty good, and well adjusted certainly comparable to a cantilever. However, they do need watching as the pad wears (as they can end up eating tyres).

Not aware of any adapter available.

 

[legrandefromage]

...and looking at where the brake is, double no! Besides, the posts are larger too

Dont fret though, they work well

 

[legrandefromage]

there are some odd adaptors out there but your v-brake would be right down in the dirt!

and the posts/ bosses are way too high, basically in the wrong place anyway

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40384112...k5umlB4K8fVC9LolvymU4EFjuYw1L3IMaAvOZEALw_wcB

 

[mk one]

Sure I have seen an adapter, though not sure if it was homemade.

But like above, U brakes are very good, easily as strong as V brakes

 

[FluffyChicken]

There is a thread on the other way, no doubt the Odyssey U4
brake booster/adaptor can be used the other way around if you buy the boss bits etc.

 

[TreaderSteve]

Depending on how much in anger the bike's used, might the noodle stick out a bit and be prime fodder to being ripped-off?

U-brakes are coooooooooooooooooool! U-brake all the way!

 

[Russell]

Most frame builders will be able weld on some disc tabs fairly easily if it’s reliable braking you’re after.

 

[joglo]

if it's about brake power, you can use Magura HS too but mount the holder in opposite direction to fit to u-brake bosses, that usually works, also at the chain stays.

(not my pics)