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So stuff needs to be done. I am considering 1. filing brakes, 2. dropouts or 3. buying mid reach calipers.
Filing the brakes seems stupid. Warranty will go and there isn't a lot of material to file. I fear that it will crack. It is alu...
Filing dropout is do-able. The only file I have with me in the UK is a round file that would do this job perfectly. The con is that it is breezer style dropouts, so there is a limit to how much I can file before the QRs are in the way.
Buying new calipers. If I go this route, should I buy only rear and accept a loss of 22gbp? Or should I buy a set and sell the 5800s as a kit (might be easier? and could pay for the new brakes) .
@spotter game on. I have been looking for a training buddy ;-) This weekend if I get the bike rolling?