Campag Chorus rear brake caliper nut too short

bondurant
bondurant Posts: 858
edited October 2016 in Workshop
I have just bought a new frame and the rear brake bridge is too thick for the caliper bolt on my Chorus 2011 rear caliper. So the nut isn't anywhere near it.

Thoughts? The front brake fits on the rear, is it easiest just to buy another front caliper?

Cheers

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  • 47p2
    47p2 Posts: 329
    Just buy a longer nut, they come in various lengths

    Titanium_Recessed_Brake_Nuts.jpg
  • bondurant
    bondurant Posts: 858
    Don't think it's that simple sadly. From what I can see, the nut doesn't protrude far enough for even a longer bolt to get enough purchase on.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    No offence, but I think you're wrong. A longer nut (as shown above) will meet the bolt from the caliper, if it's long enough.

    You'll never use the entire thread of the nut, but a good 5/10mm will give good purchase on the bolt.
    Ben

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  • bondurant
    bondurant Posts: 858
    Don't think I've got even that to play with. From what I can see, there is no thread to play with at all. Still, for a couple of quid it is worth a try.

    Thanks both.
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Picture of the caliper? Might help.

    PP

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