| |
Main
Date: 25 Sep 2007 18:55:41
From: Jeff
Subject: CF fork/brake-question
|
I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few
more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used
serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the
components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that
I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to
not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is
"self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't
immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether
it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just
stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star
washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one
that is stuck onto a CF fork?
Thanks in advance
J.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
|
|
| |
Date: 28 Sep 2007 15:13:07
From: almost_fast@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: CF fork/brake-question
|
On Sep 28, 4:10 pm, "Jeff" <n...@nothingX.com > wrote:
> "Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com" <pe...@vecchios.com> wrote in
> messagenews:1190983696.779320.179300@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> > On Sep 25, 5:55 pm, "Jeff" <no_...@george.com> wrote:
> > I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self
> > centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet
> > it's just stuck there..
>
> You're right about being stuck. I just grabbed it with a small set of pliers
> and it came right off without a problem. I may just keep the washer on as
> you recommend. ...not sure that I really understood what they meant by
> "self-centering" and the purpose for not using the washer. I have noticed,
> however, that the recessed aluminum nut will only go in deep enough to
> permit about 3/8 inch insertion of the main bolt holding the brake to the
> fork. Adding the washer will decrease this somewhat more. I'm assuming that
> this is enough insertion?
>
> Jeff
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com
Shimano recommends 6 turns (6 mm).
|
| |
Date: 28 Sep 2007 05:48:16
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com
Subject: Re: CF fork/brake-question
|
On Sep 25, 5:55 pm, "Jeff" <no_...@george.com > wrote:
> I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few
> more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used
> serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the
> components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that
> I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
>
> Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to
> not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is
> "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't
> immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether
> it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just
> stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self
centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet
it's just stuck there..
>
> Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star
> washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one
> that is stuck onto a CF fork?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> J.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com
|
| | |
Date: 28 Sep 2007 16:10:48
From: Jeff
Subject: Re: CF fork/brake-question
|
"Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com" <peter@vecchios.com > wrote in
message news:1190983696.779320.179300@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> On Sep 25, 5:55 pm, "Jeff" <no_...@george.com> wrote:
> I install Zero-Gravs with a star washer as these are NOT self
> centering and they srtay centered better with a star washer. I'll bet
> it's just stuck there..
You're right about being stuck. I just grabbed it with a small set of pliers
and it came right off without a problem. I may just keep the washer on as
you recommend. ...not sure that I really understood what they meant by
"self-centering" and the purpose for not using the washer. I have noticed,
however, that the recessed aluminum nut will only go in deep enough to
permit about 3/8 inch insertion of the main bolt holding the brake to the
fork. Adding the washer will decrease this somewhat more. I'm assuming that
this is enough insertion?
Jeff
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
|
| |
Date: 27 Sep 2007 19:56:49
From: jim beam
Subject: Re: CF fork/brake-question
|
Jeff wrote:
> I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few
> more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used
> serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the
> components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that
> I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
>
> Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to
> not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is
> "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't
> immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether
> it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just
> stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
>
> Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star
> washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one
> that is stuck onto a CF fork?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> J.
>
>
>
>
why can't you just leave it on there? you still need it.
|
| |
Date: 25 Sep 2007 20:12:32
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: CF fork/brake-question
|
Jeff wrote:
> I've asked a few more general questions and will now probably have a few
> more specific questions as I start to assemble my new cycle. ...a nice used
> serotta with campy record components. ...and of course the nature of the
> components makes me want to be especially careful along with the fact that
> I've only assembled about 5 of my own bikes before.
>
> Question one. I have a pair of zero gravity brakes. The instructions say to
> not use a star washer behind the main bolt as the mechanism is
> "self-centering." The CF fork already has a star washer on it. I can't
> immediately tell whether the washer is an actual part of the fork or whether
> it is simply stuck there from a prior build. I'm assuming that it is just
> stuck there, but I don't want to just start prying on it to figure this out.
>
> Can anyone tell me whether a CF fork like the Serotta would have a star
> washer permanently attached? If not, is there any trick to removing one
> that is stuck onto a CF fork?
Peel it off then coat any damage with clear nail polish and inspect now
and again as with any carbon piece.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
|
|
