need repair parts for old Weinmann levers
04-21-12, 09:16 AM
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need repair parts for old Weinmann levers
These pivot posts have cracked in a pair 70s Weinmann brake levers. I don't know the proper name for this part, and I don't see it available anywhere, other than by buying and cannabilizing some vintage levers. Is it possibly more-or-less standard? Does anyone have some they'd like to sell?
04-21-12, 03:54 PM
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If you want to keep and repair these levers, you will probably find more help in the C&V forum here. If you want functional levers and don't insist on period correct ones, almost any modern aero (hidden cable) lever will work better.
04-21-12, 06:46 PM
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I posted on C&V. Really, I would just like to know the proper name for the part. I'll find a replacement eventually I'm sure.
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Well if it is for the brake lever it is a Dia-compe type cable ferrule or Barrel adjuster depending on brake.
