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Rear Brakes
Martin6:
I rang around a few engineering firms, who wouldn't touch it.
However, one local to me, asked me to drop it in, to have a look. They were worried about choosing the correct lining material and safely securing the new lining to the hub, without damaging the hub. They recommended a decent used one. On ebay I spotted this one.
I checked it is compatible with a K6 and condition. Hopefully, fingers crossed, this will be right. The vendor is local and happy to guarantee fit. Should be here at the end of the week.
I'd have to break the current wheel down to have it machined anyway, then build it back up, so no difference. Is there an offset I need to build into the rear wheel? I have done a Norton front wheel last year, so i know I'm in for some fun :-\. I'll be aiming to reuse my nearly new spokes and rim.
Again, thanks for the advice, I'm hoping this route might be more simple.
EDIT: meant to add, from the link posted above, Stotfold Engineering told me they no longer do re-lining after the guy they used retired.
Oddjob:
Bet that wasn't cheap.
Martin6:
Not awful, but still £100 + postage. I think I'd pay more than that to have a re-lining done, if I could find somewhere. But, £100 I could have done without spending. All in, probably a lucky find.
I'm hoping I can do the wheel myself, to keep a lid on cost, so I can enjoy the bike this year, before the next round of improvements.
Anyone got info on run-out for a K6 rear wheel?
Sesman:
That’s a good price if it’s a good un.
Martin6:
--- Quote from: Sesman on March 20, 2023, 07:02:34 PM ---That’s a good price if it’s a good un.
--- End quote ---
Yes, that's the risk. OTOH, looks better than what I currently have (in photos!). More pics attached. I'll post what I think, once it arrives. Just realised I'll have to wrestle with the old cush rubbers...
Could do with anything anyone has on wheel run out. So, I have a spec to aim at.
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