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| Stephen_kelly |
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Hi, I'm in the process of restoring a '72 TDF. Curfently it's at a body shop being stripped and painted.
I'm in need of one MAFAC comp shoe. I'm missing a shoe. I bought new Kool Stop pads, but down a shoe. If anyone has a spare to sell, let me know.
Ps you can see about the TDF and see photos at:
Twowheelrevival.wordpress.com
Thanks,
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:27 pm |
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| verktyg |
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MAFAC brakes were used on millions of bikes over the 35+ year lifetime of the company.
You should be able to find them on eBay. You might have an easier time finding a "donor" caliper and use it for replacement parts.
Check around any bike shop that's been in business for a while, they may have some MAFAC calipers in a junk box.
In the 1970s we used to import boxed sets of MAFAC Racers and sell them wholesale for $12. The had 2 calipers, 2 levers plus all of the cables and parts needed.
Shops bought them at that price to use for spare parts.
If all else fails get back to me....
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
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1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:18 pm |
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| Stephen_kelly |
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Thanks for your guidance Verktyg! I have missed two recent opportunities on eBay to score just a pair of shoes. I'm sure they'll surface again. A guy locally has a pair of calipers for $20. Probably worth just picking them up and to have spare parts, if need be.
And thanks for the offer. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:59 pm |
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| smilingroadrunner |
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Steve: In searching for the proper parts for the restoration and appearance of the correct Mafac brake pad/shoe.
BUt if you just need brake pads and not concerned about authentic.
I have utilized the Bike Nashbar Part # NB-CSBP cantilever brake pads, on some of my Gitanes.
I did find a couple Mafac shoes---you are welcome to them---my concern is they may not align properly as the post appears to be slightly bent from the pad holder.
send a PM if interested and I'll forward them.
I Like Steel !!!!
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:33 am |
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| Frenchbuilt |
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| Hi you can get a full set of calipers off French e bay at anytime for around 10$ |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:22 pm |
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| Stephen_kelly |
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