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RE: clunk-clunk turning left - John Mason - 05-12-2022
David, I like your reply as to how to stop them unscrewing. A man of few words “Loctite”.
John Mason.
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - Nick Turley - 05-12-2022
Hi Andrew
I find putting a tack of weld or braising the pin on the back does the trick.
Hope that is useful.
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - Howard Wright - 05-12-2022
Hi All
I think there are two types of pivot, one screwed in and the other needing to be peened over. I’ve peened over the screw in type which stops it coming out.
Cheers
Howard
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - andrew34ruby - 05-12-2022
(05-12-2022, 02:15 PM)Howard Wright Wrote: Hi All
I think there are two types of pivot, one screwed in and the other needing to be peened over. I’ve peened over the screw in type which stops it coming out.
Cheers
Howard
My front pivots screw in, with the end of the pivot finishing flush, so it can be peined. But the rear pivots are screwed into something thicker, and do not reach right through, so cannot be peined.
When they were screwed in, in the factory, I wonder how they tightened them. I use vice grips, but they do mark the ends of the pivot, and still are not very tight. Maybe it's a good idea to whip the drums off and inspect the brakes, and make sure the pivots are still tight. Maybe every thousand miles?
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - Ivor Hawkins - 05-12-2022
Howard, how about tightening them using an oil filter strap wrench and adding a touch of Loctite thread lock?
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - Howard Wright - 06-12-2022
(05-12-2022, 11:13 PM)Ivor Hawkins Wrote: Howard, how about tightening them using an oil filter strap wrench and adding a touch of Loctite thread lock?
Hi Ivor
I think this should have been addressed to Andrew? However I’ve tightened these using aluminium covers on a pair of Molegrips.
Andrew… if the pivot can’t be peened then Loctite as David and now Ivor suggest is the way to go.
Cheers
Howard
RE: clunk-clunk turning left - Ivor Hawkins - 06-12-2022
Sorry Howard, it’s my age you know! I meant Andrew.