Recent content by AJ34

There is no obvious wear that I can see. I appreciate that the photos I posted (post#12) don't really show that the right side brake fixing post, or the frame fixing point, is out-of-true but I believe I can see it, albeit (as I've said) only very marginally. Thing is, the brake blocks are far...

I meant "where should they be placed and which way round?

Whilst I'm aware of the brake's construction (obviously), I had no idea what this type of brake is called. Having Googled, I can see you're right to call it a U brake - so I guess the two rear brake posts should be called "U-brake posts". And I now understand that the front brakes are termed...

A few photos... It's the right side brake block that doesn't fit flush (see last photo). I've tried a different new brake block with the same result. What do you think? Threaded or welded? No obvious evidence of a weld but not my area of expertise. A few measurements... Post O.D. = 8.8 to...

I can't see an obvious bend but the post appears to be very, very slightly out of alignment. I can't be sure if the post has a marginal bend or whether the problem is with the frame fixing point. Will have time later this afternoon to disassemble rear brake and take photos (brake assembled and...

Sorry for the delay - thought I had time to dismantle the brakes and measure up the posts yesterday, but life has a habit of getting in the way. I should have time tomorrow, however, I can only measure diameter of post (accurately) and estimate it's length because the post disappears into a...

Ah! So the posts are threaded? I'll dismantle the rear brake tomorrow and measure up. Many thanks.

Unfortunately not. Smooth cylindrical post all the way into the frame fixing. I can't be certain these posts are threaded (rather than welded) although I've been told it's most likely on this bike.

Any idea where I might obtain a part for an early 1990's GT Tequesta? Specifically, I'm after a rear brake lug/post that (appears to) screw into the rear frame stays. The rear brake arms fit onto these lugs/posts and I think one might be very slightly bent. Thanks.