Carbon Fork Questions Here
11-06-09, 05:00 PM
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Carbon Fork Questions Here
I've never had a carbon fork before, so I have some questions about mounting and working with them.
The sleeved brake caliper nut that came with my sram rival brakes is slightly too large (diameter) and a little too long to work on my reynolds ouzo pro. Unfortunately I don't have the sleeved nut that came with the fork. I have access to a lathe/machine shop, so I was just going to turn down the outside and grind off the end until it fits. Is there typically a washer under the head of the backside of the sleeved nut? Does anyone have the proper dimensions for the stock brake nut that came with this fork?
Also, the brakes came with a knurled washer that I assume mounts to the front of the fork between the metal caliper and the carbon fork. Should I use this? It doesn't seem like a good idea to me to use a knurled washer (designed to cut into metal) on a carbon fork. Are they meant to be mounted this way?
Oh, and please don't remind me that modifying brakes is dangerous. There's always the rear brake
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The sleeved brake caliper nut that came with my sram rival brakes is slightly too large (diameter) and a little too long to work on my reynolds ouzo pro. Unfortunately I don't have the sleeved nut that came with the fork. I have access to a lathe/machine shop, so I was just going to turn down the outside and grind off the end until it fits. Is there typically a washer under the head of the backside of the sleeved nut? Does anyone have the proper dimensions for the stock brake nut that came with this fork?
Also, the brakes came with a knurled washer that I assume mounts to the front of the fork between the metal caliper and the carbon fork. Should I use this? It doesn't seem like a good idea to me to use a knurled washer (designed to cut into metal) on a carbon fork. Are they meant to be mounted this way?
Oh, and please don't remind me that modifying brakes is dangerous. There's always the rear brake
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1) I doubt the diameter is too large, probably just excess paint in that area
2) Obtaining the stock recessed nut doesn't mean it'll work. It's whatever length is appropriate for your new fork without having it bottom out (which is your current problem). Meaning get a shorter nut.
3) No washer is ever placed at the recessed nut/back side of the fork
4) The knurled washer for the front of the fork is fine. If you're worried run a flat washer - this might make your brake much easier to knock out of center sometimes.
2) Obtaining the stock recessed nut doesn't mean it'll work. It's whatever length is appropriate for your new fork without having it bottom out (which is your current problem). Meaning get a shorter nut.
3) No washer is ever placed at the recessed nut/back side of the fork
4) The knurled washer for the front of the fork is fine. If you're worried run a flat washer - this might make your brake much easier to knock out of center sometimes.
