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Offline Johny Boy

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Cb550 rear brake return spring
« on: March 24, 2026, 03:05:26 PM »
Hi everyone, a desperate plea for help.

When I bought my 550 as a basket case, it was missing many parts.
I've almost finished the rebuild but I am missing a couple of key parts which I can't find.

1) Rear brake return spring 46514404670
2) Rear brake switch bracket 50157390000

I've looked on CMSNL and David Silver but no joy .

If anyone has one of these tucked away or could suggest another supplier I would very much appreciate it.
If it comes to it, I can probably make the bracket, but the spring is a bit trickier!

Thanks John
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2026, 08:20:39 PM »
2of the return springs on ebay
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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2026, 09:37:02 PM »
Hi Oddjob, is that the £60 from Bulgaria?

Guess I can sell the other bits
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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2026, 10:05:34 PM »
I bought a góod used  one from two wheel spares, I had to buy the shaft as well, it wasn't too expensive.
Might be worth visiting their online shop.
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Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2026, 11:01:53 PM »
Thanks Ted

I've just gone for the Bulgarian one, considering what I've spent so far,  £60 for a spring doesn't seem to bad!
CB550 (85% there)
New BSA Goldstar (my daily)
MV Agusta F4 750 Senna (Front room love affair)
BSA bantam (my constant pain in the arse)

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2026, 11:15:39 AM »
Thanks Ted

I've just gone for the Bulgarian one, considering what I've spent so far,  £60 for a spring doesn't seem to bad!

Many of us know that feeling!
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2026, 02:32:40 PM »
These are what I spotted Johny, couldn't link to it as I was on my phone.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286777387009
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Offline Johny Boy

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2026, 03:02:43 PM »
Wow, you must be better on ebay than I am....

Thanks for that
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Offline TrickyMicky

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2026, 03:22:07 PM »
That advert is on Ebay.com, not Ebay.co.uk, and it shows all the American bits.

Offline Johny Boy

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2026, 03:43:17 PM »
I will bear that in mind

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2026, 04:42:11 PM »
Just remember limit for imports to attract duty have changed recently

Offline Oddjob

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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2026, 05:42:19 PM »
If you have any contacts in the USA you could ask them to buy it for you and send it as a gift afterwards.
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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2026, 10:18:30 PM »
There is someone selling a job lot of used parts that im sure has both bits you are looking for John
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Re: Cb550 rear brake return spring
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2026, 01:29:30 PM »
Thanks, I've ordered the spring and will make the bracket from a standard one
CB550 (85% there)
New BSA Goldstar (my daily)
MV Agusta F4 750 Senna (Front room love affair)
BSA bantam (my constant pain in the arse)