Yes, if the calipers are in real rough shape you may need to machine buff them.. I’ve had to do that with some really bad calipers. I had to hand sand them to get the scratches off. See my other videos on removing scratches.
Can you please show how to install the cables and adjust the brakes. I have an old road bike and I am struggling to install the cables. Thank you for all your help!
Hello Mohammed, Here is another video I made on that topic. ua-cam.com/video/zz7qweSTXqU/v-deo.html If that does not help, please let me know what you need and I will make another one. You can also go to my website: classicjapanesebicycles.com and contact me through the "SEND YOUR BIKE/Contact" page. I'll be making another one on how to adjust the vintage caliper brakes soon.
Thank you Robert, glad you liked it. Not sure if the rings are original Campy or not. They were just advertised that they would fit. (eBay). However, there are companies online that sell all sorts of different sizes.
Actually, you don’t have to note the direction of the spring, while taking it apart. If you’d try to put it back together the wrong way you’d immediately see that it won’t fit right 😉.
Yes, usually only use grease on screws and bearings. These parts are so close together that the grease would just ooze out. The oil would penetrate the tight areas better. I believe the grease would be too thick.
Nice. Watched it twice. What's your method of removing the pads from the holders? I'll have to do that soon and I've been warned it can be a challenge. thanks!
Yes, normally I'll just replace the holder and the pad just because of that reason. Some of the vintage holders have tabs on both ends and you can't replace the pad. Check to see which ones you have. If you need to replace just the pads for some reason, you can just cut it out and clean the holder or the next process which is more involved. Place the rubber pad in a vice, tighten it down, and attempt to push the holder off the pad. before you do that, you might want to take a very small screw driver or pick, stick it inbetween the rubber and holder and spray some lubricant in there. If that works, make sure you clean the lubricant off the holder before inserting the new pad in place. For me, it's just too time consuming and trouble. Let me know what you decide and how it worked.
@@BicycleRestorationMan Thanks! Mine have tabs on a single side so I think I have a chance. I don't have a real vice so I'll have to improvise there. I appreciate the tips!
Silicone and WD40 are safe for rubber parts and silicone or PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) are safe for plastic parts. 3 in 1 oil has PTFE so that's why I used it. I only use biodegradable cleaners for parts. I've never used white spirits. Paint thinner is to toxic with the fumes. Here's what I use to clean my parts (soak them). I dilute it a bit with water. Rock n Roll Miracle red degreaser. amzn.to/3fIsoEC
Dream build❤️,beautiful groupset
Thanks apa opo
Great vid, thanks for sharing... mine need a lot more work, and will be doing by hand. Might have to get myself a bench buffer
You should be able to get them into shape with hand sanding. Let me know how it goes.
@@BicycleRestorationMan Did crankset, quill and handlebars, my wrist is so sore I couldn't open the jar my wife handed me hahahaha
@@Blake4216 Wow! That’s a lot to do. How’d they turn out?
Yes, if the calipers are in real rough shape you may need to machine buff them.. I’ve had to do that with some really bad calipers. I had to hand sand them to get the scratches off. See my other videos on removing scratches.
Can you please show how to install the cables and adjust the brakes. I have an old road bike and I am struggling to install the cables. Thank you for all your help!
Hello Mohammed, Here is another video I made on that topic. ua-cam.com/video/zz7qweSTXqU/v-deo.html If that does not help, please let me know what you need and I will make another one. You can also go to my website: classicjapanesebicycles.com and contact me through the "SEND YOUR BIKE/Contact" page. I'll be making another one on how to adjust the vintage caliper brakes soon.
Thanks for the great video and explanations! Those breaks look superb after the restoration. Is the rubber ring an original Campa part?
Thank you Robert, glad you liked it. Not sure if the rings are original Campy or not. They were just advertised that they would fit. (eBay). However, there are companies online that sell all sorts of different sizes.
Actually, you don’t have to note the direction of the spring, while taking it apart. If you’d try to put it back together the wrong way you’d immediately see that it won’t fit right 😉.
Your probably right 99% of the time but I’ve seen some weird things on bikes that I’ve seen and some I bought. 😎
so oil , not grease forl lubeing in this case, thanks
Yes, usually only use grease on screws and bearings. These parts are so close together that the grease would just ooze out. The oil would penetrate the tight areas better. I believe the grease would be too thick.
Nice. Watched it twice. What's your method of removing the pads from the holders? I'll have to do that soon and I've been warned it can be a challenge. thanks!
Yes, normally I'll just replace the holder and the pad just because of that reason. Some of the vintage holders have tabs on both ends and you can't replace the pad. Check to see which ones you have. If you need to replace just the pads for some reason, you can just cut it out and clean the holder or the next process which is more involved. Place the rubber pad in a vice, tighten it down, and attempt to push the holder off the pad. before you do that, you might want to take a very small screw driver or pick, stick it inbetween the rubber and holder and spray some lubricant in there. If that works, make sure you clean the lubricant off the holder before inserting the new pad in place. For me, it's just too time consuming and trouble. Let me know what you decide and how it worked.
@@BicycleRestorationMan Thanks! Mine have tabs on a single side so I think I have a chance. I don't have a real vice so I'll have to improvise there. I appreciate the tips!
@@ckunstadt let me know how it goes Chris.
can petroleum based mineral oils be used to lube? and can the parts be soaked in white spirits, or paint thinners for cleaning
Silicone and WD40 are safe for rubber parts and silicone or PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) are safe for plastic parts. 3 in 1 oil has PTFE so that's why I used it. I only use biodegradable cleaners for parts. I've never used white spirits. Paint thinner is to toxic with the fumes. Here's what I use to clean my parts (soak them). I dilute it a bit with water. Rock n Roll Miracle red degreaser.
amzn.to/3fIsoEC