1954 G80 Rear Brake Problem

Information relating to the Matchless G80 or AJS Model 18 500cc Heavyweight.
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Re: 1954 G80 Rear Brake Problem

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mrpjhancock wrote:I'll take it to work and check the squareness
That's a much more sensible idea. :D
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Re: 1954 G80 Rear Brake Problem

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well done clanger9 . . . . you were right . . . . . . the pivot pin was out of square thus forcing the brake shoes to migrate up everytime the cam moved them. An application of science and a long tube has straightened it up and bingo all done

Thanks all for your help
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