John: Thanks, I’m interested;.  If the calipers are visually uncompromised
and if everything works properly, I’d like to see photos.

Will you please clarify the threading issue with the grub screw/screws?

Thanks, Patrick

On Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM JohnS <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello Patrick,
>
> I have both the 538 and 539 and the only difference I can see is the reach
> of the 539 is slightly more than the 538, I guess 1cm?
>
> I also have a pair of the VO Grand Cruz in black that I would be willing
> to sell. They don't look quite right on my black Crust Malocchio, too
> much black, so I purchased silver ones which I need to install. The only
> thing  with the black pair is that the previous owner tried to service them
> but didn't know about the grub screws, so one of the treads got a little
> chewed up in the process. I was able to remove the grub screws, clean the
> bearings the pivots ride on (same bearings as the old XTR v-brakes). I was
> able to clean up the treads with a tap and used a longer bolt with an
> aircraft lock nut to hold it all together. Works fine, no issues at all and
> the lock nut isn't really noticeable. I can send pics later. I'm thinking
> $100 plus shipping from 18104.
>
> Regards,
> Jojhn
>

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