muggins412m Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi all, bit of a multi-purpose thread, first purpose is to say hello to every one as im a new member to the forum. Now thats done, down to business..... ive got a hs33 rear brake, when i got the bike the tpa was knackered, so i go out, get a new one and fit it, in one day ive managed to strip all the threads out off the plastic nut. Is this down to me being very ham fisted or just poor design? i am used to working on and riding motorbikes, so it could just be me being a bit of a brute with it. Can anyone recommend a way of fixing/bodging it, cos there is no way im paying out another 4 quid for a product that i see is poorly designed. Thanks, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi all, bit of a multi-purpose thread, first purpose is to say hello to every one as im a new member to the forum. Now thats done, down to business..... ive got a hs33 rear brake, when i got the bike the tpa was knackered, so i go out, get a new one and fit it, in one day ive managed to strip all the threads out off the plastic nut. Is this down to me being very ham fisted or just poor design? i am used to working on and riding motorbikes, so it could just be me being a bit of a brute with it. Can anyone recommend a way of fixing/bodging it, cos there is no way im paying out another 4 quid for a product that i see is poorly designed. Thanks, Dan. Hi and welcome! They aren't known for their resilience unfortunately thats why many people buy the metal ones as they last longer...how did you manage it? You could put a post on the wanted/freecycle section to see if anyone has one that they can let you have for free/cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 The only reason they strip is if the brake is set up using the TPA. Basically, you need to try and set your cylinders up so that you get the 'right' lever feel straight away, without having to dial a lot of TPA on. If you start winding it on, the actual dial is the only thing that's making your brake feel right and it doesn't really have any support, so it's basically a matter of time before your braking force strips it. If you do like using your TPA then I'd suggest getting a metal one (e.g. a Chorrillas or Try-All) as you can then get away with using it without it stripping out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggins412m Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 cheers guys, didnt know there where metal ones available, have been looking round the house trying to find a nut the right size to jam in there haha will give setting them up properly a go, was using the tpa to do to much adjustment by the sound of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksnell95 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 you can get metal tpa's from tarty Chorrillas TPA or Try-All TPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggins412m Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 sweet, cheers for the links, the try-all product looks like the flashiest, so will probably go with that haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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