Recommendations to Repair Leather in Victor Bullet Brake

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Recommendations to Repair Leather in Victor Bullet Brake

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What's the best method to repair / replace the leather in a Victor external Bullet Brake? Thanks for your reply.
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Re: Recommendations to Repair Leather in Victor Bullet Brake

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An old sewing machine belt will work. If you cant find one, go to a leather craft store and these should help you out.
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Re: Recommendations to Repair Leather in Victor Bullet Brake

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If there isn't much left to the old brake leather, you may have to dig out the old stuff with something sharp, like a small screwdriver, etc. Then you sort of just shove the new one in. If it's too wide, just trim a bit off.

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Brandon wrote:If there isn't much left to the old brake leather, you may have to dig out the old stuff with something sharp, like a small screwdriver, etc. Then you sort of just shove the new one in. If it's too wide, just trim a bit off.
Yeah, the old leather is worn down completely. So the new leather is just inserted tightly, sort of a friction fit?

Does anyone supply replacement leather cut specifically to fit the Victor bullet brake?

Thanks very much.
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Re: Recommendations to Repair Leather in Victor Bullet Brake

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Yes, Ron Sitko has it. (What doesn't he have?)

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