22 Apr 2014

Attaching brakes

This is first time when I use U brake.



It needs stay to attach tension adjuster. The screw is M6.



I prepared M6 nut and piece of rectangular.







My welding technique is not very good. I need more experience.



It was welded. Then inserted tension adjuster.


Boss for v brakes were welded.
Half of them are on frame to adjust the width of bvetween the bosses.



To cover the hole, I welded the bosses.



V brakes were installed.

Next, making grip to carry this.
The diameter is 22.2cm same with normal measurement of handle.



Tacking, then welding.



Wet cloth was used to cover parts while welding.



Reflector plate was made. It isn't hard.



The handle installed then levers of brakes were attached.



The wire pass through the tension adjuster.



This bike doesn't have any shifter, so I could think about wires for only brakes.



The height is about 4.5cm.
The brake wires touch the ground easily. So how the wires were attached is tricky.



To make the sheet, I have to move to my friend garage.
English wheel and expander and shrinker are needed.

Fini.