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9/9/2016 7:16 AM

I run my backend as short as possible and started having my brake arms rub when I changed my 2.2 tire to a 2.35. I was using some old dia compe brakes. Anyone have info on What brakes are compatible with large rear tires?

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9/9/2016 7:25 AM

I've never really looked into it. But couldn't you add a spacer to the post between the pad and brake arm? So the arms would be further away from the tyre but the pad would be the same distance

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9/9/2016 10:26 AM

grumpySteve wrote:
I've never really looked into it. But couldn't you add a spacer to the post between the pad and brake arm? So the arms would ...more

grumpySteve wrote:
I've never really looked into it. But couldn't you add a spacer to the post between the pad and brake arm? So the arms would be further away from the tyre but the pad would be the same distance

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Yup. Back when I ran a 2.35" tire, I did exactly this. Running an Odyssey EVO II setup, but it worked perfectly.

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9/9/2016 5:40 PM

Yeah? I don't really know stuff about brakes but I'm guessing if Evos have done the trick before they'll do it again. At this point a spacer wouldn't help cuz part of the arm runs in any position. Like even if the brake isn't squeezed the top part of the arm is still rubbing. that's why I figure it must be the kind of brakes im using. Tx for the input guys.

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