Broken Brake (my fault)

[travisgreyfox]

While trying to put a new brake pad on a Brunswick I broke the prongs off. Has anyone done this before and if so is there an easy fix?

[OrthoFan]

Yes, years ago--a Victrola VV-80. I did a very low tech fix, I'm ashamed to admit. I put a drop of Krazy Glue on the remaining part of the prong, and stuck the new leather in place. It held for the four or five years I owned it, though I pointed it out to the guy I sold it to. He said he had some spare parts he could use to fix it properly.

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[walser]

It can be repaired by cutting and doing a new arm section. Then bevel both ends and solder them with silver. Then if you need even more strength add a little reinforcing piece underside that will be hidden.

If you need help doing it PM me and we will figure out how to repair it.

Regards

Pedro Martinez

[travisgreyfox]

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking it may just be easier to buy a new one.

Does anyone happen to have a spare in their parts kit?



thanks,

Travis