Brakes! How are yours?

TigerToothBikes.com · #41 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fairracing31

I have already thought about dropping the hole lower....no can do. I also thought about re-mounting the pads lower some how. But then I remembered It already has mounts for brakes I should be able to pick up some used ones at Bicas real cheap. I just have no ideal what they call this style.

I have brakes similar but the mount just a little bit different.

I have them circled in red.

Those are pannier fixtures not brake mounts. I have had this same problem with my cruiser. I was lucky enough to have some spare caliper brakes off an old bike, there hard to find now, did by some of the new dual pivot caliper brakes off eBay but they wouldn't reach...

**fairracing31** · #42 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:10 PM

Yeah after searching online I could not find anything that mounted there. I will just have to drop them lower. I am calling it a night, it's been a long day.

Classic · #43 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 10:58 PM

I have a nirve classic, Shift kit, and a nexus inter 3sp hub on the rear. when i added the shift kit made my coaster unable to work because of the front freewheel. i would like to keep that rear hub and some how set up a roller or disc brake. Any ideas and if not where is the cheapest NuVinci.

MB-Monkey · #44 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 11:08 PM

the brake set in my pic was New in the bag from my local bike shop i just got them last week pretty sure they are pyramid brand it cost me $15

**fairracing31** · #45 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic

I have a nirve classic, Shift kit, and a nexus inter 3sp hub on the rear. when i added the shift kit made my coaster unable to work because of the front freewheel. i would like to keep that rear hub and some how set up a roller or disc brake. Any ideas and if not where is the cheapest NuVinci.

You could try looking at these guys

Brake Therapy Disc Brake Conversion

**fairracing31** · #46 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:22 AM

Here's what I have done to extend them. Just need to clean them up and paint them.

I cut off the mounting part for the pads from another set and welded them. I may get rid of that center part loop if I need to but I made sure I measured them were I need them. I'd like to leave them in for strength but without them, I will have a lot of adjustment. Also doing it this way I will not have to pinch my fender in to clear the arms.

If it works great I will see if I can find another set and do the same to the front. I've got one pad that rubs the tire a little but the other side fits just fine? I have removed them and adjusted them every which way possible but never been able to get that one side to clear the tire completely.

I am running out of time and got to go to work soon so I will finish up tonight.

**2door** · #47 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fairracing31

Here's what I have done to extend them. Just need to clean them up and paint them.

I cut off the mounting part for the pads from another set and welded them. I may get rid of that center part loop if I need to but I made sure I measured them were I need them. I'd like to leave them in for strength but without them, I will have a lot of adjustment. Also doing it this way I will not have to pinch my fender in to clear the arms.

If it works great I will see if I can find another set and do the same to the front. I've got one pad that rubs the tire a little but the other side fits just fine? I have removed them and adjusted them every which way possible but never been able to get that one side to clear the tire completely.

I am running out of time and got to go to work soon so I will finish up tonight.

Fair,
It will be interesting to see what effect this has on clamping force. Extending the moment arm will, IMHO, decrease the force applied to the pads. You might not notice it but then again I believe it will require a harder pull on your brake lever to get the same clamping force you would have with the original length pad holders. I might have explored fabricating a mount for the whole caliper that would weld or bolt to the frame thereby retaining the original geometery and getting the pads down where you needed them. Keep us informed.
Tom

**fairracing31** · #48 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:44 AM

Yeah your right, thats one thing I did not consider. I guess we will see.

MB-Monkey · #49 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 12:03 PM

its a small extension should be able to adjust the clamping force with cable adjustments just keep the pads as close to the rim at rest as you can.

**fairracing31** · #50 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 04:08 PM

The brakes work great! It really stops fast especially when you use all three, front brake, rear brake, and coaster brake. What an improvement!

Tomorrow I will test them going down hill, did a few today but tomorrow I will go up Sentinel Peak to see how well they really work.

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