149 brakes

ColoradoCadet · #1 03-16-2019, 09:07 PM

I am getting close to reassembling my 149 and discovered I am missing a couple parts for the brakes. I don't have any spacers or release springs. Does anyone have any pictures, details, or dimensions of these two items? I am thinking I can probably get pretty close with stuff from Ace and a little work, but I have no idea what these things even look like.

Thanks,

R Bedell · #2 03-17-2019, 07:34 AM

I didn't look any of this up, but I would visit your local "well equipped" local hardware store to get you back in business.

ColoradoCadet · #3 03-17-2019, 09:09 PM

I'm with you. Went to Ace, found a heavy spring, cut it in half (it was too long) and shoved it in. Not sure if that is appropriate or not. Nor do I know what the spacer is supposed to do, so hopefully it isn't critical.? Thanks.

Dart1917 · #4 03-17-2019, 10:27 PM

The picture you showed in your first post is for a different make of brake. The 149 used 3 different makes of brake units. You have an Ausco unit. It doesn't use spacers, it has shoulder bolts instead. It also doesn't use springs, the shoes just float. I don't think they will hurt anything but they weren't there originally.

cooperino · #5 03-18-2019, 08:28 AM

With the spring collapsed... Do the linings have enough meat to touch the rotor? If they do it cant be much. Not a huge amount of lining to begin with. If it works like that as the linings wear I would think at some point the spring will keep the linings from touching.

I would take the spring out. As said before they are just meant to float.

ColoradoCadet · #6 03-18-2019, 09:54 AM

cooperino, are you saying these brakes should not have a spring? That would be great news! I have new pads, which I had to sand down to get them to fit, so it takes very little pressure for these to grab. If floating is what the original design was, I will gladly ignore the springs all together.

Thanks

ColoradoCadet · #7 03-18-2019, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dart1917

The picture you showed in your first post is for a different make of brake. The 149 used 3 different makes of brake units. You have an Ausco unit. It doesn't use spacers, it has shoulder bolts instead. It also doesn't use springs, the shoes just float. I don't think they will hurt anything but they weren't there originally.

- That is the best news I could ask for! I will pull those stupid springs back out and be content!!! Thank you.

cooperino · #8 03-18-2019, 10:17 AM

I dont think that style had springs.. Even if they did they would not effect how they operate as far as braking goes. When brake is not applied they will just float. In the systems that had springs I would think they were just meant to keep them from rattling when not applied. The springs would have been very lite duty

ColoradoCadet · #9 03-18-2019, 06:05 PM

Cooperino, I believe you are right. That is a huge relief to learn. I now have the brakes mounted. One small step at a time. Thanks!