Forebrake on bladed fork

[ADReese]

Is there a specific band/clamp made to use a drum brake on a postwar blade fork? I have seen thick, rounded ones for springers. Can I get away with something similar to the coaster brake band in the rear?

 

[barneyguey]

I don't know if they made one for a bladed fork, but I fattened one of the round ones for my Dx.

 

[ADReese]

Thats what Im leaning towards. Did it crack? It doesn't seem very malleable. The one I have is thick.

 

[GTs58]

They did make a another clamp and someone here posted a picture of it and I believe a part number not to long ago.

Thought I could find it in the 1962 parts catalog but I don't see it mentioned specifically. Possibly # 4778?

 

[island schwinn]

On my 60 Jag.

 

[barneyguey]

Thats what Im leaning towards. Did it crack? It doesn't seem very malleable. The one I have is thick.

It didn't crack on me. I don't remember if I heated or not. It's been a while. Barry

I tried to find a photo, but can't find one.

 

[barneyguey]

They did make a another clamp and someone here posted a picture of it and I believe a part number not to long ago.

Thought I could find it in the 1962 parts catalog but I don't see it mentioned specifically. Possibly # 4778?

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I agree with you about 4778. I don't think they would have the one specifying for a tubular spring fork otherwise. Barry

I'd sure love to see a photo of a flat one. LOL

 

[barneyguey]

I kept looking and found this photo. It doesn't look like I heated it.

 

[ADReese]

Awesome guys! Thanks for the ideas and info. Looks like I'll need to be a little creative.

 

[Autocycleplane]

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=332597217045

I've used these on the prewar truss forks with great success.