Brakes on 18s

Information relating to the Matchless G80 or AJS Model 18 500cc Heavyweight.
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ajs18s
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Brakes on 18s

Post by ajs18s »

Hi all, great club.I have a 1951 18s 500cc single and only being a newbie i need all the help i can get so thanks to all,the front brakes on my bike when i applie them at any speed thay seem to slam on very hard so no i dont use them at speed,when i look at other pics of this model the brakes seem to be on the left side of the bike were is mine are on the right hand side,could this be possible.Cheers
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Brakes on 18s

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Firstly Stephen, how is the brake plate held from turning?, is there a housing on the fork leg, ie a channel between two lugs, or is there a stay running from the mudguard fixing bolts to the backplate. If the latter, and this runs to the rear of the fork leg, ie. when applying the brake the stay is in compression, you MUST turn the wheel around, if the former then leave it. Check to see if there is a chamfer on the leading edge of the brake linings, if not make one with a file. Take care here, as the linings, if old, may contain asbestos.Edited by - Biscuit on 24 Jun 2006 12:47:47 PM



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