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Brake Width Help

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sam_minton
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Just bought 90mm underfoot skis and was wondering firstly, if a 90mm brake would fit, and if not, what size brake would be best. I heard 15mm above the width is the sort of range you want it to be in, but does 90mm fit 90mm?

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Jaggy_Snake
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Just bend the brake arms slightly. They'll be fine.
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.Hugo.
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Yes 90 will work
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ModMommy
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90 will work just fine! You can bend brakes 6mm before they start to act funny.
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Julius_Steezer
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safarisam90 will work just fine! You can bend brakes 6mm before they start to act funny.


As in 6mm each side or 6mm total?

So 90mm brakes would work on a ski with width 102mm or 96mm?
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ModMommy
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Julius_SteezerAs in 6mm each side or 6mm total?

So 90mm brakes would work on a ski with width 102mm or 96mm?


I usually do it as total as to not compromise the metals abilities. .

my rule of thumb is if I have to bend it so much the shape is dramatically altered, then I'm moving up brake sizes.
I personally wouldn't use a 90mm breaks on a ski that's 102 underfoot, because the brakes will be bent so much you'd be better off using a 110 mm brake, and bending it in with a bit of hang.
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