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Bending brakes to size?

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aydo
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I've found a pair of used Look Pivot 14s for sale cheap, and I need a pair of bindings for my new ARVs. They seem to be in pretty good nick but the only thing is the brakes are 84mm wide, and the ARV is 95mm at the middle. Is it possible/safe to bend the brakes to fit around? or how much does it cost to get new brakes put onto the bindings? I was eyeing off a pair of FKS 140 new, which I have the money to do, but if i can save a few hundred I wouldn't mind...

Cheers.

Nov 3 2011 8:34AM
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Lucas
Posts: 4877 - Karma: 1,533
new brakes like 15$ ive broken my brake a couple of times
Nov 3 2011 9:04AM
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brizz
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 74
I don't think it's to bad but how pretty and easy it is depends on your tools/shop abilities. A good vice and pipe to get leverage goes a long way.
Nov 3 2011 9:49AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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You're talking about 7mm.  That's 3.5mm on each side of the ski.  The brakes will fit.
Nov 3 2011 12:02PM
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