Originally Posted by
zatopek
I think you refer to the brake caliper’s quick release lever.
Thank you. Spot on, as demonstrated by Bob's picture.
Originally Posted by
Bob the Mech
This perhaps
Thank you very much yes that. So it is not for adjustment. I read elsewhere that fully open and fully closed are safe but that midway positions may result in braking failure.
Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I've never seen them for sale separately.
Thank you.
Originally Posted by
Kimmo
I think on 105 and below, they're riveted on. You could probably grind off the rivet and fit one from an Ultegra or Dura-Ace brake of suitable vintage, but in almost all cases you'd be better off just chucking another brake on (unless of course you found a busted brake of the right sort).
Thank you. I trust and believe you are entirely right.
Drat. It seems like I am going to have to pay 40USD for a new brake, or about that for a second hand pair.
At the moment I am making do with a "dangerous" midway position where I can just about push the tire through the pads.