Re: 1924 brake question

Posted by docgartner On 2014/9/30 11:47:48

I think my problem is a result of the brakes not fully releasing. The cable pulls on a lever mounted above the axle. This creates rotation of a linkage that uses a universal coupling to then enter the brake housing. If I help that linkage back to fully relaxed position, the wheel moves freely. So this raises two questions...

1.) I thought I might try greasing the fittings associated with this linkage. What type of grease gun fitting do I need to attach to the pin type grease fitting? See picture...sorry a bit blurry...

2.) If the linkage still doesn't return to the desired position, is it possible a weak or broken brake spring is to blame for lack of energy to return the mechanism to the brake release stop?

Thanks for any help.

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