01-07-2024, 02:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-07-2024, 02:24 PM by Reckless Rat.)
There seems to be two major things not right with your set-up. Firstly, it shouldn't be necessary to have the Girling adjusters turned fully back in order to stop the brakes binding. Can you show us a photo of the brake shoes & linings you're using - that might help.
The levers should not be pointing forward 45° when at rest, and cotter pin orientation may not be helping. Ideally they should be vertical when fully applied, relative to the King Pin.
Some more photos will certainly assist, but failing that I would suggest you make contact with a fellow A7 enthusiast in NZ and get them to have a look. The fact that you say you've had to lengthen the front brake cable rings alarm bells.
The levers should not be pointing forward 45° when at rest, and cotter pin orientation may not be helping. Ideally they should be vertical when fully applied, relative to the King Pin.
Some more photos will certainly assist, but failing that I would suggest you make contact with a fellow A7 enthusiast in NZ and get them to have a look. The fact that you say you've had to lengthen the front brake cable rings alarm bells.