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Hello All

Thank you for you time in helping me figure out a mystery on my Victor MS.

I am currently restoring the machine, and I can’t seem to figure out this early brake assembly.

It looks like someone has shoved a plastic piece into it, to make the brake pad functional. This is obviously not original and unsightly and I would like to correct it to original. I can’t seem to find anything browsing though photos, in detail on this brake style, for what the “pad” would be.

If anyone could lend some insight and photos I would sincerely appreciate it

All the best
Brad

The pad is a round piece of leather. I have heard that a piece of the round leather belt from the early treadle Singer sewing machine will work. I go to a leather shop and ask for the scrap leather that they get when punching holes in leather belts.
Blain.

Hi Blain

Thank you very much for the reply. I am wondering, how is the leather affixed to the brake assembly? I see no way to attach it

Thank you
Brad

When you form the plug, it's pushed into the hole with a snug fit.
I would make the braking surface slightly wider than the plug for the hole.
No one would fault you if you needed to add a dab of glue.

James.

Here are some pics of brake. Hope they help. I can't add to anything that has been said. Steve Levi

Perfect! That does help, thanks Steve

I will try to fashion something out of scrap leather.

Best
Brad