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aermotor

03-23-2015 02:37 PM

Brake question

I hope I don't wear you all out. Are the 4 ea 51 7/16" brake rods all suppose to be straight? I got a couple with slight bends in them.

John

maxandmickey

03-23-2015 02:49 PM

Re: Brake question

they should be straight

aermotor

03-23-2015 04:26 PM

Re: Brake question

Okay thanks John

wbs	03-25-2015 06:53 PM

Re: Brake question

i'm just an amateur but i found my bent rods were very simple to straighten with my bare hands. it is so easy that i doubt introduced any metal fatigue.

fiddlybits

03-25-2015 07:43 PM

Re: Brake question

As soon as the brake is pressed the rod will straighten out as the are under tension. (they pull)

That said....it is a whole lot easier to get the brake adjustment spot on if you do not have the rods changing lengths depending on the amount of tension on them.

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