Semi-Girling brakes

[Malcolm Parker]

Girling backplates were not always fitted so that the levers were at the bottom.   On rear axles the backplate could be fixed such that the levers are very different.  It can be very confusing!  Many new levers have been made in the past with the cotter at the incorrect angle.  Whether the cotter is fitted from the front or the rear also affects the issue.  The strength of the lever return springs sometimes causes problems.  Good luck!