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Re: Beehive spring, rear brakes, necessary ?
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:42 pm
by simmitc
I want one of those tools!
Re: Beehive spring, rear brakes, necessary ?
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 12:23 pm
by jagnut66
I did a quick search on the internet and came up a complete blank, perhaps someone on here knows the correct name for it, which would improve the chances of finding one................... maybe...............
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Beehive spring, rear brakes, necessary ?
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:47 pm
by John Naylor
My theory is that a good cylinder in a good backplate will slide as required. If there is slack and a poor fit in the backplate the cylinder can turn away from the backplate axis when the brakes are released and cause the shoes to drag. I found my osr not releasing correctly in spite of lubrication and everything else being correct. A few turns of the wheel and it cleared but disconcerting for the MOT man! Yet to fit beehives and recheck!
John
Re: Beehive spring, rear brakes, necessary ?
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:07 pm
by les
When ever this topic comes around, I try to think of a reason why one wouldn't fit these springs----or indeed a disadvantage even and so far I'm damned if I can! The effort required, I don't consider a reason.
