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02-22-14 | 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nextreme

Hi Everyone, this might have been asked before but i didn't find anything in the search. I'd like to convert new Dia Compe GC610 brakes from recessed to nutted, to fit my old frame. You can see the brakes here: http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product_View.asp?nid=968

Is this just a matter of changing the mount bolt of the brakes ? Unfortunately, I can't find an image of the bolt on the brakes, nor any kind of expanded breakdown drawing of the brakes.

Any help or info would be appreciated !

Many Thanks
Steven

Converting an old frame to use recessed is really easy (also searh in classic and vintage)

1) get an extended recessed bolt
2) drill out the REAR HOLE ONLY of the front fork using 8mm bit (or 5/16 and a little wiggling) (and really all you are taking is shavings see the link below
3) use the REAR brake with extended reccessd bolt for the front brake.
4) use the FRONT brake with nuts for the rear brake

see sheldon brown

http://sheldonbrown.com/calipers.html

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