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Old October 29th 06, 10:08 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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I just mounted a chorus rear brake and it appears to have a weaker spring
than the shimano brakes I am more accustomed to. The brake almost
feels/looks like there is drag in the cable housing, which there isn't. The
brake was purchased used, it appeared clean but I lubed it w/ no
improvement. Is there any adjustment to the pivot points? Is this normal?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Andy

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Old October 29th 06, 10:53 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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andy trifox13atcovaddotnet wrote:
I just mounted a chorus rear brake and it appears to have a weaker spring
than the shimano brakes I am more accustomed to. The brake almost
feels/looks like there is drag in the cable housing, which there isn't. The
brake was purchased used, it appeared clean but I lubed it w/ no
improvement. Is there any adjustment to the pivot points? Is this normal?


The pivot is serviceabel and contains a small ball bearring on chorus
and record brakes. You should be albe to find a diagram on Camagnolos
website.

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Old October 30th 06, 02:42 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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andy wrote:
I just mounted a chorus rear brake and it appears to have a weaker spring
than the shimano brakes I am more accustomed to. The brake almost
feels/looks like there is drag in the cable housing, which there isn't. The
brake was purchased used, it appeared clean but I lubed it w/ no
improvement. Is there any adjustment to the pivot points? Is this normal?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Andy


Yep, take it apart, lube and reassemble. If still a problem bend the
spring out. may because of the lever you are using, if it's a non
Campag one.

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