I originally posted this in the wrong section...sorry
Ok asking around on this one as this will be my 1st shovel build
I have 47 doing my shovel hardtail.
When I was asked about my rear brake I told him I have a 67-72 rear drum on a mid star hub/16x3 rim I am going to run.
He told me if I go traditional width (8 3/4?) I am going to have issues with the master cylinder fitting hitting the axle plate (he uses the traditional ones) of which he said I could either machine and replace the fittings on the master with something else. Other alternative is to go 9 1/4? width but a whole new axle and spacers will have to made, and the backing plate stud extended?
I have done a fair amount of reading about this and have not seen this come up at all. I have read about issues with spacing, and having to bend or stretch out a little bit, but nothing about making a whole new custom axle. I know a brake stay tab will have to be welded onto the plate (which I have seen a few posts on) and the spacers trimmed (which I have also seen posts on). I expected that.
I realize this stuff is not bolt on, but I am asking for some clarity and if anyone else has come across this width issue. Or any info on setting this up on a shovel hardtail in general. I have to decided what width I want in the end and not really sure what to do.
Attaching pics of the set ups I have come across, and when reading these threads nothing was mentioned of the width issue that has been brought up (apologies in advance if these are your pics and I snagged them). They are from fairly old articles or I would ask the thread in general.
Thank you in advance.
Ok asking around on this one as this will be my 1st shovel build
I have 47 doing my shovel hardtail.
When I was asked about my rear brake I told him I have a 67-72 rear drum on a mid star hub/16x3 rim I am going to run.
He told me if I go traditional width (8 3/4?) I am going to have issues with the master cylinder fitting hitting the axle plate (he uses the traditional ones) of which he said I could either machine and replace the fittings on the master with something else. Other alternative is to go 9 1/4? width but a whole new axle and spacers will have to made, and the backing plate stud extended?
I have done a fair amount of reading about this and have not seen this come up at all. I have read about issues with spacing, and having to bend or stretch out a little bit, but nothing about making a whole new custom axle. I know a brake stay tab will have to be welded onto the plate (which I have seen a few posts on) and the spacers trimmed (which I have also seen posts on). I expected that.
I realize this stuff is not bolt on, but I am asking for some clarity and if anyone else has come across this width issue. Or any info on setting this up on a shovel hardtail in general. I have to decided what width I want in the end and not really sure what to do.
Attaching pics of the set ups I have come across, and when reading these threads nothing was mentioned of the width issue that has been brought up (apologies in advance if these are your pics and I snagged them). They are from fairly old articles or I would ask the thread in general.
Thank you in advance.
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