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Offline Quadog

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Dia compe quick release
« on: March 16, 2018, 09:11 AM »
Hi All,

Would like to have these calipers stripped and polished but unsure how to go about removing the quick release mechanism also once removed can they be re attached

Cheers Scott 👍

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Re: Dia compe quick release
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2018, 09:26 AM »
You will have to grind of the head of the rivet to release the QR.
There are rebuild kits available from Porkchop or BMXworks (maybe other places too). I guess you could source a rivet elsewhere but the one in the kits is shouldered which make it easier.
The new rivet is formed using what is called a 'rivet snap' (3/8 should do it), simply a punch with a concave end, they are very cheap. It is not difficult at all, you can do it with a hammer like in metal work class. Probably best to use a press for more control.
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Offline mivvi

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Re: Dia compe quick release
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2018, 10:31 AM »
Seen a few posts on this subject and people have done it, seems easier than I thought it would be too. I got blank rivets (alloy though) for tech3 levers off ebay, you may find something on there that's suitable.

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Re: Dia compe quick release
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 12:49 PM »
Why do you need to remove them? can't you strip with nitromoors and then polish? Did that with a pink set, 9yrs ago and they turned out fine.

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Re: Dia compe quick release
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 12:51 PM »
Yep it’s paint. No need to take them off
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