Mikes Bikes: How to Install a Front Brake

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   jk July 6, 2011 at 3:24 pm -

   What size brakes should we use?

   For the origin 8 front brake, I see size 47-57mm and size 39-49mm. I just bought a Pista and i’m confused which ones I want.

   thanks

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   John July 6, 2011 at 4:51 pm -

   how old is your frame and what size is it?

3. 

   jk July 6, 2011 at 5:21 pm -

   it’s a 2009 bianchi pista, 59cm.

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   jk July 6, 2011 at 5:25 pm -

   these are the ones i’m thinking:
   http://www.amazon.com/BRAKE-ORIGIN8-CALIPER-39-49mm-BLACK/dp/B003BCGB7A/ref=pd_sim_sg_3

   http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pulsion-Classic-Road-Caliper/dp/B003BCGB9I/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_2

   thanks

5. 

   John July 6, 2011 at 6:00 pm -

   the 39-49mm is a shorter reach which is more common on the newer frames…so i would go with those.

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   jk July 7, 2011 at 9:06 am -

   thanks

   what exactly are those measurements of anyway?

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   John July 7, 2011 at 2:02 pm -

   the reach range…length of the caliper’s arm

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   Neil September 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm -

   I see there are several size front brakes. Where do I measure from to get the correct size? Do I measure from the center of the pivot mounting hole to the rim? Thanks for any help!

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