need help.. cantilever holes at the opposite side....

[Linseneintopf]

hi guys...

wanted to finish my 1988 raleigh technium but can´t put on the front cantilever brakes cause the holes where the springs get in are on the opposite side... tried to change the feathers but it also don´t works.... has anybody a bike which has the holes on the opposite (outside).. sorry for my bad english.. hope you understand what my problem is... beside the speech

 

[Anonymous]

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This picture may help. Hard to find those brakes. I would suggest brakes that do use those holes. Other members may have the correct brakes or suggestions.

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Yes indeed it is a conundrum you can get brakes that don't use the holes such as some Dia-compe and Suntour models that have a separate adjusting nut on the rear :?

 

[Linseneintopf]

do you know which model of suntour or dia compe?? Raleigh delivered the bike with XT I think, so shimano cantilevers...

 

[KermitGKona88]

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Dia-compe 986/7 and Suntour XC pro/expert off the top of my head. Yes it was Shimano equipped but seems something very weird going on with it to me

 

[Nader]

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The easiest way is to use these parts

..so you can use any Cantis.

 

[jimi911]

Avid tri aligns will work to. They don't use the rear holes for tension. Ii would assume a lot of the clones would do the same.

 

[Anonymous]

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Another suggestion. AVID with the springs in the front of the arms. There are several other cheaper brands.
Good luck.

 

[dyna-ti]

The plates that fit over like the bosses like marzocchi, use might be utilized :? The square section on the boss holds it in normally. Might be able to turn them around to face inward :?

 

[mrdryskull]

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Curve brakes would also work.