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Old 03-13-11 | 05:52 PM
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HillRider
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Originally Posted by lucky53s
Thanks for the photo compliment Brad, it was completely planned....

I don't have the concave washers but will find something if I need to. I just wasn't sure if I could drill that out without messing up the integrity of the fork.
Yes, this is a very common way to make newer "recessed nut" brakes fit older forks intended for an external nut. As bradtx noted, just use a 5/16" drill bit to enlarge the hole at the rear of the fork crown.
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