I'm working on adding a hand brake to my kiddo's bike that Santa got him...anyhow, if I mount this caliper (a dia compe 883 re-issue http://www.porkchopbmx.com/Dia-Compe-883-Nippon-BMX-bicycle-brake-caliper-FRONT-BLUE-8830422T.htm ) in the regular position, the pads contact the tire..
but if I flip it upside down, the pads will line up with the wheel but it'll hit the chain.
I was looking at it and if I can flip the caliper so that it's right side up, but mount it under the crossbar, it'll line up with the wheel AND I won't have any clearance issues.
BUT
because the pivot bolt is notched to hold the spring, I cannot flip it backwards which would accomplish what I'm trying to do. Has anyone ever done something like this before? anyone have any tips for making this work?
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