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Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit
Posted: 10 Jun 2022, 13:36
by aec
Getting ready to fit new rear backplates. I noticed the metal "loop" at the bottom on one of them has been tacked on off-square.
I cant really work out what this bit is for - does it matter? See pic.

Re: Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit
Posted: 10 Jun 2022, 19:06
by Aidan
the lower spring runs along under the guide and should be horizontal; the handbrake cable runs across the front face of it ( less critical angle wise)
Re: Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit
Posted: 11 Jun 2022, 10:59
by aec
Hmm, yes. I just dry-assembled the shoes and the spring rubs against the edge of the guide, not good. Think I'll be returning this one. Cheers.