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Has anyone ever replaced the quick release rivets on an MX brake?
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mivvi
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Has anyone ever replaced the quick release rivets on an MX brake?
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January 30, 2007, 08:56 AM »
I got a set of MX1000s that are stripped and ready for painting. Im in two minds about removing the quick release levers so I can paint them properly. Its just not going to look as neat when I have to bolt them back on again though. Has anyone tackled this task before? Can the studs be bought does anyone know? Cheers!
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January 30, 2007, 09:24 AM »
if im not mistaken the stud needs a special machine to put them in with.
i supose if you could get a rounded bolt that was short enough. it would look good.
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mivvi
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January 30, 2007, 09:44 AM »
Yep, rounded bolt might be the way to go? Thought it was worth asking anyhow. Thanks for the reply Dordy.
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Moose
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January 30, 2007, 07:58 PM »
You used to be able to buy hand riveting tools that were basically two half-spherical 'punches'. You put one in a vice, place the rivet in it along with the items you're riveting together, then place the other half-spherical 'punch' on top and hammer the rivet to a dome shape
Hope that made sense?
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mivvi
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January 31, 2007, 07:12 AM »
Hi Moose. I know what you're saying and it sounds a viable solution to me. I got a tool here to insert rivits with a hole in like you would find in shoes for the laces to go through. The same principal really but need something a bit more heavy duty and without the hole, lol. I will have a look at some suppliers on the net and let everyone know if I do find something.
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