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[Closed] Formula RX Brake lever - self adjusting problem

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Hi

My 2011 Formula RX rear brake lever reach constantly adjusts itself. Each ride I have to screw it out a few turns as the lever is almost pulling into the bar after a few hours. I have tried putting loctite threadlok on the threads and letting it set overnight, but the problem is still there on the next ride

Has anybody solved a similar problem with any other product?

Thanks


 
Posted : 06/03/2012 10:50 am
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Sounds familiar. My Oros had an adjuster that was made of cheese - although I never adjusted it even once the threads on it stripped. The lever would pull to the bar - the 1st time was scary. Turning it a bit seemed to get a new bit of thread - eventually that would go too. Returned under warranty - repaired FOC after 1st asking for payment.

#Edit - this was the part: I dont know what the equivalent on RX's is.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22474


 
Posted : 06/03/2012 10:56 am
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It sounds like you've somehow stripped the threads on the pin or barrel of the adjuster.

You need this kit -
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=64856&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom


 
Posted : 06/03/2012 12:16 pm
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Hi

Thanks for the replies

The threads are fine, just slack

I think it is the vibrations that rattle it loose. It moves about half a turn on a few hours of riding, but it is irritating

I have unsuccessfully used loctite threadlok, I don't want to use a product that would mean the lever reach couldn't be adjusted again

Thanks


 
Posted : 06/03/2012 4:14 pm