Brake shoe question

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Aussie_G3L
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Brake shoe question

Post by Aussie_G3L »

I have a 1941 WD G3L being restored.

I am missing a Castellated Brake Expander Collar, as per picture.
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Question 1. Are all collars the same regardless of shoes size/bike model?

Question 2. Checking SMC Spares there seems to be 7in shoes (pre-war?) and 5 1/2 in shoes. Can someone confirm what shoe size for the 1941 WD G3L please? Is it 5 1/2 Inch?

AMC Spares do shoe exchange but I can't submit a shoe with a missing piece, does anyone know where I can buy replacement liners and rivets?

Kind regards

Al
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Re: Brake shoe question

Post by g80csp11 »

you will have the 5 1/2 shoe on your bike . Steve does not need the expander back with shoes
the castellated collar are different on the later 7" brakes and shimmed out , where as the castellated are turned to teh different positions to expand the shoes

You need the 41-12-B71/ 017328 brake shoes

Put a wanted add on the forum for a expander locally

You must be able to get shoes relined locally , such as these guys from a google search how do motorcycle relining
https://bhss.com.au
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Re: Brake shoe question

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The club appears to have the castellated collar in stock.
017329 CASTELLATED COLLAR ,FOR BRAKE SHOES. 41-47 STEEL TYPE
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Re: Brake shoe question

Post by Aussie_G3L »

Much appreciated.

Yes I exchanged a few emails with Steve. Made things easier to understand.

I have sourced a collar now, and have emailed BHSS. I sent them a photo of the Ferodo MZ41 liners as an example, hopefully they will come back with a positive response to my request.

Thanks all
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