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[Closed] Any lever any caliper?

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Can I get any caliper from any disc brake and - assuming I can deal with the hose - attach it to my formula oro lever?
I want to replace a caliper I can't seem to replace the seals on successfully and can't find a cheap oro caliper or brake to buy to use. I would use one that uses similar brake fluid

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Posted : 01/04/2014 11:00 pm
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Have seen some bodges like this work, don't think there are any guarantees tho. Don't mix mineral oil and dot fluid parts I think.


 
Posted : 01/04/2014 11:27 pm
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Maybe, but it also might not work at all. Just buy a deore brake instead.


 
Posted : 02/04/2014 2:47 am
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yup have done this, as Cynic-al says make sure you get a caliper for the right fluid and it will be fine. Formula use dot 4 and or 5.1 (which you can mix, just do not use dot 5 or mineral) so any Avid brake will work.
Superstar do universal connection kits.


 
Posted : 02/04/2014 3:16 am
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You need to make sure the lever pull/fluid pushed is enough for the caliper you are working with. Could be quite hit and miss really. What are you trying to repair?


 
Posted : 02/04/2014 3:25 am