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Author Topic: V-brake post filler?  (Read 4185 times)

ertman

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V-brake post filler?
« 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?


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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2007, 01:54:14 am »
an oz is for life , not just for xmas!

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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2007, 06:06:58 am »
Us rednecks just use RTV... or a plug of chewin' tabacky.

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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2007, 09:25:43 am »
I use clear caulk on my H20 bottle holes and it works perfectly!

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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2007, 09:46:53 am »
Is that clear bathroom sealant you mean? Would do the trick it strikes me.
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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2007, 10:29:08 am »
So, are the holes thru or blind? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #6 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.  
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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #7 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? ;-)


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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2007, 12:43:25 pm »
Get some button head screws from your local hardware store.
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Re: V-brake post filler?
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2007, 09:59:40 pm »
yep button head screws or even small bolts would be my choice too.
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