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TD 04-17-2012 10:03 PM

Rear brake question
 

I'm replacing both emergency brake toggle lever bushing tubes and am planning to mig a tack weld on both. Is this all good or is there a better way?
Td

johnbuckley 04-18-2012 04:15 AM

Re: Rear brake question
 

Why are you planning to do this?

Kurt in NJ 04-18-2012 06:28 AM

Re: Rear brake question
 

I have used a 1" ball bearing and a press to swedge in the tube when it is loose or being salvaged from another plate--looks like the factory did it when finished

Cider Mill 04-18-2012 08:52 AM

Re: Rear brake question
 

I also have swedged in the bushing tubes using the lug swedging tool from Brattons. It worked great, seems to be solidly in place, and looks good, but I haven't re-installed yet, so I can't say how it will hold up with use.

Farrell In Vancouver 04-18-2012 08:56 AM

Re: Rear brake question
 

TD..........I buzzed mine with a mig and dressed it up with a dremel. Add black paint and it looks fine.

TD 04-18-2012 10:06 AM

Re: Rear brake question
 

Yea - Mac's suggests a tack weld to hold it in place - I considered on the tube side tight at the base although I could flip it to the flat side and tack on the rim where both pieces meet


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