One of my (too many) bikes is a decent quality no-name track bike. Now, when I ride a fixie on the road, I like a front and rear brake. (Laugh if you want; doesn't bother me.) Oh, I should probly say that this is an olde steel frame. I had the fork drilled out, and I installed a front brake. But the rear cross piece--boss?--where the rear brake would mount is too thin to drill. So I need to replace it, use some other sort of adaptation, or just go with the one brake.

Before I have a proper frame shop install a thicker cross piece or boss--I am not sure the correct terminology--does anyone know of something I could just bolt on so I could install the rear brake? Other than that, if I do decide to go the frame shop route, would you recommend a typical frame piece like on a road bike? Or is there some other way, like maybe next to the bottom bracket? Or some other configuration? I have a sketch of an idea for a custome-machined block that could mount on the seat tube near the bottom bracket. Maybe that last one is too involved...

And who is doing these kinds of repairs? And would I need to have a whole new frame paint job? Or could I just do some localized painting at the location of the brazing?

And speaking of paint...who is doing good paint these days, and what should I expect to spend? Cost is a factor, for sure. And since I do not need this bike in my rotation...

I know, several questions. I appreciate any help with any of them. thanks!

Saul