26-09-2017, 06:55 PM
I am currently overhauling a set of Bowdenex front brakes which are destined for the sprint car project. The cables were still connected up to the back plates and operating levers and that end of the system is no problem. The other end of each cable has a threaded rod attached and between this and the cable outer is a piece of mild steel 1" x 1/4" x 4" long with three holes. This is presumably bolted to the chassis (front cross-member?) to locate the cable outer. It looks as if there should be a threaded sleeve that screws onto the end of the cable to clamp it against the piece of steel bar, and take up the slack.
I am going to use a Ruby type brake cross-shaft and would like to know how the two Bowden cables are connected to the central lever of the cross-shaft. I assume there must be some form of balance arrangement.
My project will have a floor attached to the underside of the chassis cross-members and about 4" of ground clearance so I cannot afford to have any parts of the braking system protruding below the floor.
I am going to use a Ruby type brake cross-shaft and would like to know how the two Bowden cables are connected to the central lever of the cross-shaft. I assume there must be some form of balance arrangement.
My project will have a floor attached to the underside of the chassis cross-members and about 4" of ground clearance so I cannot afford to have any parts of the braking system protruding below the floor.