agmerlin Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Hi All, im in the process of restoring a Triumph 3HW and am having trouble with the front brake linkage. Does anyone have detailed photos or drawings of this area? I should mention that when I got the bike the front brake linkage was one cable from the handle bar lever to the brake lever but I’m converting it back to the original part cable, part rod linkage. Hence the general question, many thanks in advance for any help. Edited January 2, 2019 by agmerlin More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Brian Tillin made my complete brake rod in Stainless steel (copied from an original). I don't know whether he still has any, or prepared to make any. PM me if you want contact info. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agmerlin Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Ron, many thanks for responding. You very kindly advised me to contact Brian Tillin some years ago, which I did do, and purchased his stainless steel conversion kit. I’m extremely embarrassed to say I haven’t done much with the bike for a good few years. (My excuse is that I’ve been somewhat busy with a certain TT18 Canberra cockpit!) Anyway, it’s this kit that I’m now having trouble with. Do you have close up photos of the area where the cable connects to the rod linkage. I’ve put it together how I thought it should be but it doesn’t seem right somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Here's a close up I have on file. The cable goes through the adjuster which is mounted through the lug on the headlamp bracket. You then feed on the hollow cap with the spring inside it and hook the cable into the fitting on the top of the rod. Make what adjustments are required to the rod length and connect the yoke to the brake arm and finally adjust the cable. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agmerlin Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks Ron, is the adjuster thumbscrew flat on the bottom, as the one I have has a vee shaped wedge sticking out of it which seems odd. (Will post some photos tomorrow) Also does the outer sleeve (with the spring in) fit inside the lug on the headlamp bracket? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) The vee shapes are correct and just there to dig in and stop the knurled thumbscrew vibrating round on it's own. I thought there might be some vague divots in the lug for the vee's to locate, but can't see them on any of my 3 Triumphs. Here's one of them and you can pull the tube cap down away from the lug against the spring inside. Ron Edited January 3, 2019 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agmerlin Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Ron, thanks again for the info and pictures. I’ve come to the conclusion that The reason I’ve had difficulty in fitting the cable and rod mechanism is due to two things. Firstly, the front brakes are worn out resulting in too much travel being needed in the mechanism. Secondly, I believe that the brake lever is of the wrong type resulting in too much cable being taken up. I would be grateful if you could comment on the accompanying photos to help confirm my suspicions. Many Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Unless your cable is made for that post war lever with its big adjuster, I doubt it will fit right. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agmerlin Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks Ron, looks like I will have to think again with the cables! Are those wartime levers easy to come by or is there a good modern equivalent? Although I would rather go for wartime ones if possible. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 No the levers are not easy to come by. I've had to search and find odd parts over a year or two to get a complete set of controls. But Jiri does make nice repro stuff, http://www.vintage-replica.cz/svetlaE.htm Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom R Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Do you have any sources for the front brake cable for the 3HW from the handlebar lever to the connection to the metal rod below the guide or boss on the girder front end? Thanks, Tom Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Speak to Dave at JJ Cables. He knows what to make. Mention my name if you want. cableman7@hotmail.co.uk Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom R Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Thanks Ron I appreciate the lead. I sent him an email so we'll see what happens. This cable looks similar to my pre-war (1940) Triumph Speed Twin motorcycle but have been having difficulty locating one. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The prewar Speedtwin will have a "Triumph" twist grip (Mine was 1938 6 stud barrel) The military bikes used standard Amal grips. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOSTOLOS Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 dear sir I want front wheel bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, APOSTOLOS said: dear sir I want front wheel bearing. Very difficult! Try https://www.vintagebearings.co.uk/ Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOSTOLOS Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This is my rear fender for triumph 3HW. it is original? all its holes???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOSTOLOS Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This number plates is original? can you give me some pictures and information for this and the rear light? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Someone has added the side pieces to that mudguard. Originally during the war there would not have been a number plate, but of course here in UK we must have one, so anything period looking would be acceptable. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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