Hi, I recently got one of those Tektro fork-mounted brake hangers for my canti brake.

The problem is that it's designed to be used with a fork drilled for a recessed nut. My fork just has a regular hole.

I know you can enlarge the hole with an 8mm drill bit, but I don't have access to a drill. Was thinking about getting a longer bolt, a nut, and a "curvy" washer.

Where do I find such things online? And what are the technical terms for them so I know what I'm looking for? Not sure what size/type/threads of bolt I actually need either....


Thanks!

Brake center bolts are M6x1.0 mm and many hardware stores, home centers and auto parts stores carry metric bolts and nuts in a variety of lengths. The "curvy washer" can be found at any bike shop.

I'd also suggest that you pick up a couple of "elastic stop nuts" to fit the bolts you buy.

IMO not having a drill is the bigger problem here.

No drill needed, just a 6mm bolt the right length to pass through the hanger, fork crown and whatever washers are involved, with enough left over to put a nut on.

Definitely a drill required to avoid hitting your bike with the ugly stick.

Big ole 10mm hex nuts, ugh

Not having a drill? Doesn't everyone have access drill of some sort? Couldn't you borrow one from a friend or something?

A rat-tail file of the appropriate size and cut makes a pretty decent reamer, too.

Get a longer bolt, and put a flat washer under the nut big enough to cover the recessed back face.

ive done that to run an old Campag brake I got. worked fine for decades.

Hey dudes with the minimal hard ware just buy get a 3mm longer nut about 5 bucks issues solved.

"ive done that to run an old Campag brake I got. worked fine for decades."

I've got two bikes with the same setup and they look and work fine. I spend my time riding not looking at the rear of the fork crown.