Hi guys, the rear mount for my cantilever brake rusted and broke off.. I tried to weld it but I suck at welding lmao.
Any tips?
Thanks in advance!!
by SnoozeRecords
Hi guys, the rear mount for my cantilever brake rusted and broke off.. I tried to weld it but I suck at welding lmao.
Any tips?
Thanks in advance!!
by SnoozeRecords
12 Comments
You get to experience what people call, new bike day
You can improve your welding, find someone to do it, or replace the frame.
suggestion: new bike
who knows what will suddenly snap off next
That broke off long ago, and was poorly repaired.
Get something that doesn’t rely on U-brakes
That brake stud was probably brazed on originally. Your suckass welding “skills” probably overheated it.
Anyway, an experienced bike builder can weld in a new chainstay for a couple hundred bucks. If you want to keep your basic late 80s Japanese bike a little longer.
Agree with everyone, nee bike day. At least, new frame day. Anything in one piece as it was designed will be better.
Those were dumb anyway.
New bike time!
Keep it to practice your welds but don’t ride it any more.
I have exactly one tip: look for a new frame. Your issue is less that your rear brake no longer exists and more that your chain stay barely exists..
This brake mount location is a poor design period, since it’s prone to dirt and moisture accumulation ultimately resulting in components failing. If you’re dead set on repairing this frame I suggest relocating the brakes to the upper part of the frame so that you don’t have continued damage
Find someone who can weld, no wonder it broke of that easy again.