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Modification to uncoupled brakes
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25-08-2021, 06:12 PM (This post was last modified: 25-08-2021, 06:13 PM by Howard Wright.)
(25-08-2021, 05:35 PM)JonE Wrote: so the brass clips - they just give a slightly more stable surface to press against?

Hi Jon

On the near side, yes.  On the off side it “hooks” the brake cross shaft and stops it moving backwards.

In reality they provide additional support to the cross shaft brackets. These are quite weak and as Jim says, can flex.

Cheers

Howard
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Modification to uncoupled brakes - by Nick Salmon - 25-08-2021, 10:21 AM
RE: Modification to uncoupled brakes - by Alan - 25-08-2021, 10:25 AM
RE: Modification to uncoupled brakes - by Renaud - 25-08-2021, 11:45 AM
RE: Modification to uncoupled brakes - by JonE - 25-08-2021, 05:35 PM
RE: Modification to uncoupled brakes - by Howard Wright - 25-08-2021, 06:12 PM
RE: Modification to uncoupled brakes - by Renaud - 30-08-2021, 09:55 AM

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