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Old July 27th 17, 01:52 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default How long should caliper brake springs last?

On 7/26/2017 10:36 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 7/26/2017 7:40 PM, sms wrote:
Since this road bicycle is about 30 years old I figure
that the springs do fatigue over time.


Sorry, you're wrong. You probably had a grungy pivot.


#1 reason for spring replacement is aesthetic = flaking
chrome, rust etc not dysfunction.

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