FF: Forks Brampton fork details

[craig]

Why does the pin exist at the Brampton fork right side axle nut as if it is to provide a stop for the 507 nut?
And it does not stop the nut.

What is the thread size/type of the hole just below the fender stay bolt? it is 5/16"CEI

 

[craig]

Why is there a conflict of the Brampton front brake cable adjuster and the right side bottom link?
Should there be a Brampton adjuster?

 

[Cyborg]

Although the parts books list the balance beam F55 for both Brampton and girdraulic, I do believe they were different. Go to VOC Spares and key in F55 and they list one for each variety of fork. Maybe that’s your issue. The beam location looks different to mine.

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

Although the parts books list the balance beam F55 for both Brampton and girdraulic, I do believe they were different. Go to VOC Spares and key in F55 and they list one for each variety of fork. Maybe that’s your issue. The beam location looks different to mine.

Correct, the Brampton balance beam has the ends bent forward slightly to allow clearance for the cable adjusters. The wrong balance beam is fitted in the above photo. Also the wrong brake cables are fitted as the long cable should come down the right side and the short cable on the LH side.

 

[Shane998]

Although the parts books list the balance beam F55 for both Brampton and girdraulic, I do believe they were different. Go to VOC Spares and key in F55 and they list one for each variety of fork. Maybe that’s your issue. The beam location looks different to mine.

Balance beam bends back slightly then ends bent around Needs to be to clear tubes on girder Needs to be correct so assembly can be done with guard brackets etc Other pic shows 2 types of adjusters I believe the pin near nut on axle is so axle can be tightened with tommy bar

 

[Shane998]

Why is there a conflict of the Brampton front brake cable adjuster and the right side bottom link?
Should there be a Brampton adjuster?

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Pic of my mates comet showing adjuster I believe is correct I have never seen these for sale by any parts supplier but not to difficult to make

 

[ossie]

Correct, the Brampton balance beam has the ends bent forward slightly to allow clearance for the cable adjusters. The wrong balance beam is fitted in the above photo. Also the wrong brake cables are fitted as the long cable should come down the right side and the short cable on the LH side.

MY Cable has always gone to left sitting on the bike 55 years.

 

[craig]

I believe the "skinny housing" early cables would have the Brampton front brake long cable to the right side.
But the heavy housing Girdraulic front brake cables make you go left side.

 

[craig]

My F55 balance beam, shown above, appears to be a "bent" Girdraulic version , rather than a Brampton style.
I am remembering the correct balance beam would not clear the Brampton tubes.

So, what does the Brampton axle nut pin E128 do?

It would appear to be expecting a larger AF nut. OR?

 

[Shane998]

I believe the "skinny housing" early cables would have the Brampton front brake long cable to the right side.
But the heavy housing Girdraulic front brake cables make you go left side.

I believe standard is for front brake cable to go to the left as described by Ossie But most people I know fit to the right side which give a longer more sweeping curve of cable from brake lever to balance beam It also is supposed to prevent possible fouling of the cable on something that I’m sorry I just can’t seem to remember