Twin Leading Shoe Brake Assembly
1. Take out the top clevis pin.
2. With the help of a second operator, apply both the top and bottom levers fully, adjust the length of the link rod by slackening the link rod locknut and screwing the link rod end in or out until with the linings still in contact with the drum the clevis pin can be refitted.
3. Secure the link rod locknut.
4. If necessary, carry out adjustment on the cable adjuster.
5. Please note that the brake plate centre hole is made oversize. For final adjustment, it is important to centralise the brake by spinning the wheel and applying the brake fully, holding the brake on whilst tightening the right-hand axle nut.
Routine brake adjustment is carried out by means of the cable adjuster. Correct adjustment will allow the wheel to spin freely with the minimum movement at the control lever.
This picture shows the external features of the drum type twin leading shoe brake. Adjustment by this means is sufficient until such times as the brake shoes or linings are replaced. After replacement of such parts, the lining contact with the drum must be reset by means of the link rod adjustment.
Part Reproduced by Permission from Norton Motors
Safe Riding.
Les Emery
Service Release 02/03/01
Page last updated 27/06/07