Seely and Retro grouch I apologize to you both, you have pm of the same.

Also re-reading I had missed some points and threw the hole thing off.
Never got to make some points, mostly got upset about 'shop talk'.

I figured the poster had researched the frame to emulate the production bike, not adapt a bike for larger wheels.
I think that would radically alter the turning capabilities of the bike-regardless of the brake problem. No.

Also nasty retrofitting like brake-bosses are probably best on steel frames.

Another thing I wished to point out and said something ELSE instead, was if you intend to emulate a frame design\feel etc- Start with the correct frame. In this case the correct type of frame. A Marin, as close to the production build, unassembled.
OR a clone design. Check all the frame specs (Big pdf files full of Latin).

The lbs work I would suggest a novice not to do is-
Install the headset.
Install the bb.
Install the cranks.
Any custom wheel work.

Deraillers? Kinda touchy-front one-DON'T CRUSH THE TUBE! Rear one, you can put in at least, do all the cables and if you can't sync- let the pro's.

So there's still a lot of fun to be had, choices to be made, good winter project.
Sorry yours will not be built, try again.

My legit interest in xc builds is about the road drive vs mtb and the crank position on spindle 2ring spyder vs 3.

I noticed the water bottle I bought that day was a specialized "Lil bigmouth" when I threw the receipt in the pile, I may change my user name to that.

Bad time of life, no need to subject you to my harshness-.
Again, an apology.
Jef.