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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: ertman on September 30, 2007, 04:45:41 pm

Title: V-brake post filler?
Post by: ertman on September 30, 2007, 04:45:41 pm

I just mounted up some BB7 discs on my 4000 using the Hammerhead adapter. I pulled out the v-brake studs while I was at it, which leaves a couple of pretty big holes in the carbon swing arm.

Does anyone know if these holes are sealed? Will water get into the swing arm if I leave these open? Or should I try and find a way to plug these up?

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: jeffhop on October 01, 2007, 01:54:14 am

these are what i use.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6233

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: willem on October 01, 2007, 06:06:58 am

Us rednecks just use RTV... or a plug of chewin' tabacky.

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: mizunole on October 01, 2007, 09:25:43 am

I use clear caulk on my H20 bottle holes and it works perfectly!

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: orange on October 01, 2007, 09:46:53 am

Is that clear bathroom sealant you mean? Would do the trick it strikes me.

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: shovelon on October 01, 2007, 10:29:08 am

So, are the holes thru or blind? Inquiring minds want to know.

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: wylyman on October 01, 2007, 04:05:55 pm

The ones in my 4000 are blind.  I just pushed some foam in there to keep dirt out of the threads.  

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: ertman on October 02, 2007, 09:27:43 am

The clear caulk is a good idea, I think I'll go with a dab of that. Now the question is, which brand is the lightest? ;-)

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: TheRo0sTer on October 02, 2007, 12:43:25 pm

Get some button head screws from your local hardware store.

Title: Re: V-brake post filler?
Post by: kiwi on October 02, 2007, 09:59:40 pm

yep button head screws or even small bolts would be my choice too.