How do I put a brake on a Triumph? 😳

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:38 pm

Ok I got my first Triumph machine! BUT due to my operator error trying to get it to start, the brake fell off and I have no clue how it goes back on since this is a new layout for me…

I hope this is much easier task than my head has it…

Josh_boro20 · Post by **Josh_boro20** » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:21 pm

I hope this will help, this is a photo of my brake on my triumph B. I had the same issue after first getting my triumph. As to the square nut, I don’t think that belongs on your machine.

-Josh

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:42 pm

Josh_boro20 wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:21 pm I hope this will help, this is a photo of my brake on my triumph B. I had the same issue after first getting my triumph. As to the square nut, I don’t think that belongs on your machine.

-Josh

So it looks like I gotta take the works out and flip it over to put it back on.

Josh_boro20 · Post by **Josh_boro20** » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:52 pm

You won’t have to take it out, just lift the motor board up, and you will be able to position it in from there.

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:55 pm

Is it supposed to go on like this? What am I doing wrong?? I’m really feeling discouraged rn.

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:05 am

I’m absolutely perplexed, flabbergasted, intimidated. confused, stressed, and completely and absolutely clueless on how this is supposed to go in. I put it in like this the spring part rubs against it and does nothing!

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:19 am

Ok I made a video on what am I doing wrong?
I’m scared I’m gonna do something extra stupid and ruin it more… all because I can’t figure out how this stinkin part is supposed to be installed… SIGH.

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:29 am

It’s probably something stupid simple or something else is out of adjustment when it comes to installing this part, but I have ZIPPITY DOO DAH experience with something like this. The brakes and speed controls on Standards and Homes are what I’m used to and this is a completely new ballgame for me. And I have absolutely no clue why this stuff works for everyone but me. I MUST be doing something wrong but I have no clue what. I’m flustered because of my lack of experience with this particular machine.

When I tried to start this machine. Nothing happened and fiddled with the speed knob and the part fell out and the machine ran for about a half an hour.

Governor Flyball · Post by **Governor Flyball** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:12 am

Look at the brake arm you are trying to fit. Underneath are two little indents or divets. On the Triumph motor frame there are two pointed protrusions which are the fulcrum.The brake arm pivots on the two protrusions fitted into the two divets. It looks from your photo the brake arm is only resting on one of the pointed protrusions.

First let the motor fully run down. Slide the divets on top of the protrusion points one by one. It will be under the spring and so there will be tension as you slip them in. It may help to loosen the spring screw to reduce the deflection of the spring as you insert the brake lever. Move the stop lever back and forth and you should see the brake arm topple back and forth across the fulcrum.

Here are two photos: one with the lever proper located and the other I lifted off one of the fulcrum points.

AmberolaAndy · Post by **AmberolaAndy** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:53 am

Governor Flyball wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:12 am Look at the brake arm you are trying to fit. Underneath are two little indents or divets. On the Triumph motor frame there are two pointed protrusions which are the fulcrum.The brake arm pivots on the two protrusions fitted into the two divets. It looks from your photo the brake arm is only resting on one of the pointed protrusions.

First let the motor fully run down. Slide the divets on top of the protrusion points one by one. It will be under the spring and so there will be tension as you slip them in. It may help to loosen the spring screw to reduce the deflection of the spring as you insert the brake lever. Move the stop lever back and forth and you should see the brake arm topple back and forth across the fulcrum.

Here are two photos: one with the lever proper located and the other I lifted off one of the fulcrum points.

I’ll try what you said. I’ll admit I can be a bit Hard-Headed and I frustrate easy at times. Excuse all the 1000s of stupid and really specific questions I’m about to make. I’m gonna go get some sleep first! Need to get my head clear. I’ll try to unscrew the springs bit. I’ll show some other photos to be sure everything on top is also correct.

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