Brakes and Forks. (Shimano 105 pads won't reach mah rimz)

Tarckives Bikes
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I stripped my old brake bolt. So I bought a 105 brake set (LBS). 50eu, I thought it was good.

I have some old lugged steel frame and fork. Have I failed? Any fixes? Should I start looking for a fork?

Old setup (stripped):

I don’t trust the quick release on the brake, that is why its open.

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you may need “long reach” brakes

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If I can find any.

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Those long reach Tektros will probably do it for you.

I don’t remember what they were called, but Elderbizzle reviewed them on here.

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try here

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I meant locally.

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if there is a place that sells used parts i would check there. what today is considered long reach used to be standard.

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556’s and they work great and won’t break/brake the bank either.

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Tektro 556. Ok.

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Depending on the reach of your original setup, the tektro r538 might be what you need. They are 47-57mm reach and the tektro r556 are 55-73mm. It depends on how far the brake bolt hole is from the center of the braking surface on the rim.

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You could try the Sheldon home-made drop bolt idea.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/home-drop.html

Ugly as sin, but it would work.

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The 556’s reach for days and work real nice. Try 'em with the R100/200 levers for maximum Tektrotude!

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I think the Nashbar long reach brakes are the Tektros.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175252_-1_200360__200360
Fuuuck, those used to be on sale for $25.
umm.

You could always steal the bolt out of another single-pivot front brake, if you have one around.