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Builder's Corner Restoration and preservation. Keep them running in perfect shape. What size is your bottom bracket? |
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I have a 91 M Yo Eddy w/ the original fork. Around 93-94 I put Avid Tri-Aligns on the bike. If anyone is familiar with those brakes they required a sleeve over the original brake posts. The sleeve was held in place w/ loc-tite. The springs on the Tri-Aligns have grown weak and I would like to put modern V-brakes on the bike. The problem is that the sleeves have seized to the posts and I can't get them off.
I seem to recall that these brake posts didn't use standard threading? If that is the case does anyone know of a source for replacements or the thread spec? Thanks! |
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Heat does work to loosen locktight. Small butane torch would work fine w/o getting it too hot and discolor. Take your time and it will come off w/o messing anything up
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Heat and if all else fails an automotive battery terminal puller. No joke.
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5/16 X 18 is the thread size and pitch on both my 91 yo and 91 Wicked. Could not find any at either of my lbs then a friend had a set in his spare parts bin.
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All,
Thanks for the recommendation on heating. I now recall that was what the Avid recommended. I'll give that a shot. If not I'll search the internet for parts based on the thread pitch provided. |
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