Panteras and Brakes
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Panteras and Brakes
i just got my new 2006 Pantera. last night i was putting it together and everything went on and fit like it should except for my brakes. i'm running 4+ year old Tektro mx-22's (i think). i have loved them to death on my old frames. i've never had a problem with them either.
my problem now is after i mounted my brakes, i noticed there is nearly no clearence or adjustment space. i did some detective work and i have come to find out that there is a tab on the bottom of the brake caliper that allows for an adjustment screw to compress the spring. it is resting against the chainstay, not allowing it to spread out completely.
my 2 questions are:
has anyone ever encountered this?
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what brakes do you run on your Pantera?
my problem now is after i mounted my brakes, i noticed there is nearly no clearence or adjustment space. i did some detective work and i have come to find out that there is a tab on the bottom of the brake caliper that allows for an adjustment screw to compress the spring. it is resting against the chainstay, not allowing it to spread out completely.
my 2 questions are:
has anyone ever encountered this?
and
what brakes do you run on your Pantera?
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I've not encountered it, but given the very small posts on the Pantera and the fact that your brake extends down past the the level of the bushing I'd say there's not much you can do about, apart from buy another brake. Most U brakes finish at the bottom of the bushing, in fact it's only the Tektro one that does this.
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its worth getting a new one if you have lived with tektro for 4 years, go onto the un-stock stuff
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Originally Posted by useless127
what brakes do you run on your Pantera?
(Of course Fly brakes would work, haha)
They are just a little pricey.
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it's hard to part with my tektro's. they've been really great through the years. the fly brakes seem a little rediculous/over priced and i hated my evolvers when i had em. how's the primo e-brake? any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by useless127
it's hard to part with my tektro's. they've been really great through the years. the fly brakes seem a little rediculous/over priced and i hated my evolvers when i had em. how's the primo e-brake? any other suggestions?
But they will most likley solve your problem...
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Originally Posted by useless127
it's hard to part with my tektro's. they've been really great through the years. the fly brakes seem a little rediculous/over priced and i hated my evolvers when i had em. how's the primo e-brake? any other suggestions?
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What was wrong with the Evolvers? You'd be better off going with the Primos anyway, as they're lower.
Kinetic Biker - If they're losing tension there's a problem, as you shouldn't have to tighten the allen bolt past pinkie finger tight. If you want to try and sort the problem put the brakes on without the springs in and tighten the bolts down onto the caps, if the brake arm doesn't move nice and freely you've got a problem, probably a crushed brake post.
Kinetic Biker - If they're losing tension there's a problem, as you shouldn't have to tighten the allen bolt past pinkie finger tight. If you want to try and sort the problem put the brakes on without the springs in and tighten the bolts down onto the caps, if the brake arm doesn't move nice and freely you've got a problem, probably a crushed brake post.
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Originally Posted by dooley
What was wrong with the Evolvers?
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Originally Posted by dooley
I've already said this - spring failure is a symptom, not the problem.
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The chances of Evolvers being crap are pretty slim, they're just about the most popular aftermarket brake out there.
And whilst I'm sure that your Revenge brakes do work, I imagine that's more down to luck than anything else.
And whilst I'm sure that your Revenge brakes do work, I imagine that's more down to luck than anything else.
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Originally Posted by dooley
Kinetic Biker - If they're losing tension there's a problem, as you shouldn't have to tighten the allen bolt past pinkie finger tight. If you want to try and sort the problem put the brakes on without the springs in and tighten the bolts down onto the caps, if the brake arm doesn't move nice and freely you've got a problem, probably a crushed brake post.
I have no patience(spelling?) for brakes, so i take them to people who do, and know what there doing.
For every other part i do it myself.