BMX - need brake help on 80 schwinn sting

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jackmandog

01-15-05, 06:17 PM

Having a hard time finding original rear break for a tri oval sting/ 1 3/8" rims. Tried several rear brakes but the reach is to long. Anyone help?
Thanks-
jackmandog

Randy

01-24-05, 11:03 PM

Try a set of Dia-Compe 900's, if your trying to use 1000's they're too long, 900's are 10mm shorter. If still to long due to the 20x1 3/8 wheel size you could use a road bike sized caliper like most vintage mini BMX bikes used.

jackmandog

01-25-05, 06:54 AM

Thanks for the help Randy. ;)

jackmandog

02-12-05, 11:43 PM

Check it out Randy, used a diacomp 780