Thank you, [MENTION=172094]Chombi[/MENTION] and [MENTION=61614]verktyg[/MENTION], I really appreciate the help and information here. Sorry I was obtuse about just pushing the screw through the plastic washer. That center punch idea is a good one. Before I got these notes, I bent a cheap fork so the tang held the washer in place while I unscrewed the bolt from the top.
Chas, I really appreciate all the photos and info on the different bands you've tried. I should be able to quickly recognize the compatible ones at the bike kitchen thanks to you.
[MENTION=61614]verktyg[/MENTION], I'm curious what software you use to mark up your photos with arrows, circles, and text. This always helps the explanations you offer.
Best,
Leif
Originally Posted by
verktyg
As @
Chombi mentioned above ^ The plastic washer just keeps the mounting screws from falling out when the levers are not mounted. I just push the screws out with a punch or what ever fits in the hole. I don't bother putting them back in.
Simplex Retrofriction levers have a square on the rear that fits over the squares on clamp bands and brazed on lever bosses.
You may have to grind or file a little off of the corners of the squares on the clamps. See arrows on the picture below.
Chas.