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Rolfbulmer:
I am in the process of fitting the rear brake stay arm and have a few questions please;
1. Where the stay arm is connected to the brake end should it be free to move? I inserted the T-shape shoulder bolt, then the rubber washer, then the stay arm, then a washer that slides over the bolt threads but not onto the shoulder, then the nut. When all in place there is approximately 5mm of lateral movement of the stay arm. Is this OK? Seems excessive to me in my ignorance.
2. Where the stay arm attaches under the swing arm, should this be tight and no free play?
Thanks in anticipation.

Oddjob:
The stay arm is correctly called the torque arm but that's just terminology. As I understand it your wondering if there should be any play on the brake plate bolt, I'd say a little but not a lot. It would depend a lot on how good the rubber washer is, they do tend to deteriorate over time and become misshaped etc.

As for the front bolt, again, a little but not a lot, the torque arm should be able to move freely but not excessively so.

Rolfbulmer:
Thanks Oddjob,
The rubber washer is brand new from David Silver.
Its not play on the brake plate bolt, but play in the torque arm. See photo attached....
I wonder if the T-bolt is too long? Do you have any idea how long they should be please.

Bryanj:
Ah, the washer should go over the shoulder of the bolt as well if my aged memory is correct

Trigger:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on June 06, 2022, 11:33:28 PM ---Ah, the washer should go over the shoulder of the bolt as well if my aged memory is correct

--- End quote ---

That is correct Bryan or is it the spring washer that goes over the shoulder or plain, can not recall at the moment but think there is a flat washer and a spring washer  ::)

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