A little apologetic for bringing these two well worn subjects up but I thought it was worth it and I have a question (or two)
Whilst working on my 1961 Golden Flash I put pressure on the rear brake to move it out of the way. There was a sudden clunk. I quickly found that the cable had pulled out of the rear fitting. Glad it did not fail whilst I was riding.
I cannot remember where I bought the cable from, but it is less than 2 years old and I have only done 300 miles on it (first service -still!).
Since the cable was too long anyway I was not too upset in having to buy a new one. It had an outer of 14" and inner of 23", with a bottom entry full width rear brake drum it should have been 12" outer and 21" inner. Since I wanted to regularise the oil tank fittings (after seeing a post on this forum) I manage to get a new cable from Priory Magnetos in the same order. I see the new cable has a crimped fitting whereas the one that failed had a small soldered fitting (see photo). Assuming the new one will last, it is probably worth looking at what is fitted to your bikes.
Now I have the right (probably) length of cable I am a little unsure of how to thread it through the frame. Currently I have put it through the rear footage loop. This gives a poor approach to the lug on the frame. However, other routes seem to be wrong where it is tied into the brake drum. Is there a correct way to route this cable?
When I refitted the oil tank I found the brake arm, now more upright, fouls the bottom of the oil tank. I managed to pad the rear of the oil tank so it is front of the brake arm. Is this correct? Could I have the wrong oil tank as I know some Golden Flash did not have the brake spindle passing through the swinging arm.
John