Where to find this screw?

Hello rec.bicycles.tech,

I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
what it looks like (taken from the other brake):

http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg

I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.

Thanks,

Eric Lambi

"Eric Lambi" wrote in message
om...
| Hello rec.bicycles.tech,
|
| I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
| an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
| what it looks like (taken from the other brake):
|
| http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg
|
| I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
| I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
| if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.
|
| Thanks,

I can think of two places to get that.
1- a good hardware store. I've seen those or similar at any hardware
store that stocks a good supply of loose screws nuts, bushings etc.

2-Scavenge off a shimano brake caliper. I can't say for sure, since I
don't have a brake handy, but it looks like the same size as the
centering screw on a shimano road caliper brake.

"Eric Lambi" wrote in message
om...
| Hello rec.bicycles.tech,
|
| I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
| an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
| what it looks like (taken from the other brake):
|
| http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg
|
| I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
| I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
| if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Eric Lambi

That's called a set screw.
Probably available at a hardware store, possibly from one of the links
below.
You will need to determine the diameter, and thread pitch. That can be done
with a thread gauge, or by finding and identifying a nut that fits
perfectly.
ED3


http://www.boltdepot.com/
http://mscfasteners.com/index.html

(Eric Lambi) writes:

Hello rec.bicycles.tech,

I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
what it looks like (taken from the other brake):

http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg

I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.

Looks to be a M4 x 0.7 x 6mm set screw, either cup point or oval point,
but its hard to tell from the picture. It is a standard item, should
be easy to find.

On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:07:53 -0500, "Edward Dike, III"
wrote:


"Eric Lambi" wrote in message
. com...
| Hello rec.bicycles.tech,
|
| I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
| an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
| what it looks like (taken from the other brake):
|
| http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg
|
| I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
| I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
| if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Eric Lambi

That's called a set screw.
Probably available at a hardware store, possibly from one of the links
below.
You will need to determine the diameter, and thread pitch. That can be done
with a thread gauge, or by finding and identifying a nut that fits
perfectly.
ED3


http://www.boltdepot.com/
http://mscfasteners.com/index.html

Also:
http://www.grainger.com
http://www.fastenal.com

These are sometimes also referred to as grub screws.


jeverett3ATearthlinkDOTnet http://home.earthlink.net/~jeverett3

For a local source, try a hobby shop that specializes in radio contro
aircraft. If they handle RC helicopters, they will have them. An
they are high quality, modelers HATE to lose an aircraft due to poo
quality components

--
Weisse Luft

"Edward Dike, III" wrote in message
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"Eric Lambi" wrote in message
om...
| Hello rec.bicycles.tech,
|
| I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
| an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
| what it looks like (taken from the other brake):
|
| http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg
|
| I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
| I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
| if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Eric Lambi

That's called a set screw.
Probably available at a hardware store, possibly from one of the links
below.
You will need to determine the diameter, and thread pitch. That can be
done
with a thread gauge, or by finding and identifying a nut that fits
perfectly.
ED3


http://www.boltdepot.com/
http://mscfasteners.com/index.html



We call it a grub screw. A set screw is a screw that has a thread that goes
all the way up to the head of the bolt.

Marty

I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
what it looks like (taken from the other brake):

http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg


I never knew there was such a wonderful world of GRUB screws!!!

http://www.rctek.com/fixings/info_fi...ub_screws.html

(Eric Lambi) wrote in message . com...
Hello rec.bicycles.tech,

I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
what it looks like (taken from the other brake):

http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg

I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.

Thanks,

Eric Lambi

Hi Eric, As others mention, it appears to be a Metric Allen Set Screw.
You may have good luck at places like Home Depot, Lowes, or a Tru
Value/Ace hardware store. If not, try online companies like
McMaster-Carr, or Reid Tool Supply. Either of them will surely have
this item.
hope this help you, best of luck, and please let us know how you make
out? Mark

Eric Lambi wrote:
Hello rec.bicycles.tech,

I have a set of McMahon Racing Components aero brakes that I've lost
an essential screw for. It is not a normal looking screw, and here is
what it looks like (taken from the other brake):

http://www.ltcycles.com/images/mrc_005.jpg

I don't believe MRC is in business any more, so I can't call them up.
I'm going to head to my LBS this afternoon, but checking here to see
if anyone knows anything about this screw or how I might get another.

Thanks,

Eric Lambi

It looks very much like the reach adjustment screw on many mountain v-brake
levers. Check to see if your LBS has a junked-up lever with this screw in
it.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training