How-To/Mechanics: Can you convert a rear brake into a front brake by changing out the brake bolt?
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- CommentAuthorjayohachen
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
I need a front brake for another coaster brake build.
I have an extra rear brake sitting around.
The frame only has the fork drilled for brakes.
Can I convert the rear brake into a front by changing out the brake bolt?
Should I just buy a front brake? -
- CommentAuthoreaglerock
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
Posted By: jayohachenCan I convert the rear brake into a front by changing out the brake bolt?
I believe so, but... With older, nutted brakes, the brake bolt was the only difference between front and rear. With newer recessed brakes, I'm not so sure. Campagnolo uses dual-pivot brakes in front and single-pivot brakes in the rear as a weight saving measure; otherwise, I don't think there's any functional difference. -
- CommentAuthorjayohachen
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
Cool! It's an old Campy Cobalto brake. I didn't want to buy the a front bolt and not have it work.
Thanks! -
- CommentAuthorwes m.
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
You might also need a longer recessed brake nut (whats the actual name for this?).
Also, do you have the matching front on one of your bikes? You could always compare them. -
- CommentAuthoreaglerock
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
Posted By: jayohachenCool! It's an old Campy Cobalto brake. I didn't want to buy the a front bolt and not have it work.
Thanks!
You might want to be careful with that; those are worth some fetishist bux. -
- CommentAuthorbionnaki
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
sell the cobalto.
buy a tektro. -
- CommentAuthorjayohachen
- CommentTimeSep 3rd 2010
Went to LBS.
Found ratty brake in misc. bin for $4.
Installed.
Thanks for all the help all.
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