LOCO BRAKE BLOCKS

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30 June 2012 at 16:55 #93412
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Are brake blocks free to pivot therefore always touching the wheel, or are they locked in position to the brake arm?
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30 June 2012 at 17:01 #93414
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Free to pivot, bit the same as car disc pads are not held
30 June 2012 at 18:43 #93420
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30 June 2012 at 19:27 #93422
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Fully floating is the term I think!

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