Author Topic: Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility  (Read 1820 times)

Offline FlatismŽ

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Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility
« on: September 18, 2014, 07:51:20 PM »
...Tried to rig up the front brake today, however once mounted, the brake literally sits wayy too close to the fork struts, leaving no room to pull up...if you get me.
Anyone else encounter this issue...?
New brake time maybe...
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Re: Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2014, 10:08:39 PM »
that means you should most definitely send me that suelo brake set up....lol


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Re: Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2014, 08:18:43 PM »
there actually are two versions of the suelo front brake, the very early brakes fit super tight up against the fork leg so they flipped the brass pivots so that the arms sat further away from the fork when mounted. i have both versions...

left side pic shows how brake pads sit further away from fork leg when mounted, right side pics shows brake pads mount closer to fork leg...



another example, top pic pads closer to fork leg bottom pic pads away from fork leg





I would be glad to swap a set of suelos that would work on your fork, let me know....
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Re: Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2014, 09:42:46 PM »
Thank for the comprehensive reply SIN. That does totally clear up the problem I'd encountered!
and Yeah, I do have the earlier version in which once mounted is a really flush tight fit...

 
 

 
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Re: Flatware fork & suelo brake compatibility
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2014, 09:44:47 PM »
(Think I'll stick with brakeless again for now..)
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