Author Topic: rear brake problem with my curtis freestyler (Read 1044 times)

curtis1984 · « **on:** August 29, 2013, 08:28 AM »

morning chaps,

Im restoring my freestyler and am having major issues fitting my rear brake (sounds simple!)

Im trying to fit MX901's.

first issue: trying to fit them normal way round, the rear standing loop interferes with the adjuster so I thought i'll reverse the brake around and put in on the underside where the chain I now rubbing against the arm of the brake.

There is a serious lack of room to adjust anything here!

I am thinking I may need to get a rear MX890?

any advice would be appreciated

scoff · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2013, 09:12 AM »

Any chance of a pic?
I've just had a similiar problem on my son's Blank, there was a lot of head scratching, but I got there in the end.

dannyrobo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2013, 01:04 AM »

hi,901s do fit but they are tight, here`s a pic its not the best angle but i hope it helps

Funkyworm · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:14 AM »

I think you need mx 1000's mate or 880's as the adjusters don't stick up so high.

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2013, 09:38 AM »

yeah an 880 would fit nicely, or a Nippon

scoff · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2013, 10:14 AM »

I was going to suggest an 880, but too late.

bodamus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2013, 11:41 AM »

Always ran an MX900 on mine

rodriguez · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2013, 12:19 PM »

DC890, MX900, MX901 all the same reach IIRC

curtis1984 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:28 PM »

Thanks for all the replys chaps,

Ive taken a look at dannys pic above and refitted the 901, its mighty tight, ive put on some clear brake pads to reduce the spacing a bit, did want to keep black ones on there though, will post pics once my layback arrives

thanks again

steve