Front brake compensator assembly
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:35 am
The brakes on my tourer #110 work remarkably well (despite a slightly oily N/s/r drum!) However the front compensator assembly seems to be quite "loose". Is the exploded diagram in the parts list page for the 14-20hp cars in the workshop manual applicable to the 12? I imagine it is (some part numbers different for the heavier cars)... What is involved in overhauling it- i see there is a "bush for the balance lever" as well as a "locker"(?)
Lots of helpful information on the rear brake/hand brake compensator etc in this forum, not much on the front!
I am a bit wary of stripping it down as the settings at present seem perfect & I don't want to lose them. I do notice that the Bijur lubricator to the front compensator is missing (and disconnected at its distributor). Where does it go? On the top of the "floating link? I can't immediately find a hole !
Perhaps this is why it is loose (worn?) The brake pedal is nicely oily and connected to the lubricator system!
Lots of helpful information on the rear brake/hand brake compensator etc in this forum, not much on the front!
I am a bit wary of stripping it down as the settings at present seem perfect & I don't want to lose them. I do notice that the Bijur lubricator to the front compensator is missing (and disconnected at its distributor). Where does it go? On the top of the "floating link? I can't immediately find a hole !
Perhaps this is why it is loose (worn?) The brake pedal is nicely oily and connected to the lubricator system!