25-10-2022, 09:36 PM
(25-10-2022, 08:18 PM)Howard Wright Wrote: Hi Vancevr
Finding these bits is difficult. I had to make the adjusting screw and quadrant but luckily I had the the brass bit.
The screw thread is, I think from memory 5/16”, and can be made from a long set screw. I made up the quadrant on the lathe then cut and drilled it. (My turned one on left and an original from my RK on the right).
I think the brass part may be more complex but I don’t think dimensions are critical so you or a machinist may be able to fabricate it from a solid piece.
Cheers
Howard
Agreed Howard.
Difficult to find but not impossible to manufacture if you have a lathe, hacksaw and decent welding kit.
The brass part doesn't have to be brass so could be 1/8" steel plate with a threaded portion welded on. The semi-circular part can be made in the round and sliced in half before threading. The problem of being in California is that you can't easily lie under someone else's car and have a look.
My early type handbrake works on the rear brakes through Morris Minor van cables to the hydraulic cylinders, so I don't even have the part to offer to measure
I have a recollection that somebody was making uncoupled handbrake parts in the past, but that may be 20 years ago (the past seems to compress in my head).
Hopefully someone can help
Charles