Dia Compe 987 - clueless!

[Gonzalez]

How do these go on the bike!? spring doesn't seem to fit into a hole as the nut on the back is stopping it. Now what ridiculously obvious thing am I not doing? (clueless bike builder!).

 

[tintin40]

pictures please will i think make it easier to help on this. As they are very easy to fit. Even i can do it

 

[dbmtb]

The nut is the tensioner.

Fit the brake as normal. Then turn back the allen bolt approx quarter turn and use a cone spanner on the nut to tension the spring before tightening back up.

 

[Gonzalez]

sorry dm, can't follow that I'm afraid, still in the same situation!

 

[WD Pro]

If you don't get sorted by Monday I will scan and post the instructions - the description above is spot on though ;-) fit one, tighten it up and you will soon suss out how the nut works

WD

 

[Gonzalez]

ah yes I think I see how it works now, ideally if I fitted one it might help!

 

[Gonzalez]

well I just put it on and tightened it up and positioned the brake arm, didn't a spanner, so I take it the spring doesn't go into the hole after all! oh dear.

 

[one-eyed_jim]

It's like the 986 - instructions here:

http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/diacompe/diacompe.htm

As dbmtb says, turn the spanner flats to set the spring tension. Clamp the allen bolt tight to lock it in place

 

[Sparkzz]

THANK GOD FOR THIS POST!!!

LOL, I got a set from ebay, went to fit them and had no clue so fitted some XT's..

I didnt want to post a "what??" thread, i am glad someone has..lol will try and have another go, they look the dogs dangles!!

Cheers

 

[Gonzalez]

Best to release the pain, grin and bear the humiliation, and get the part fitted. Always plenty of helpful bike-masters on here!