GRANDPAS_RIDE
'Lil Knee Scuffer
This is my first post on CABE, and I am hopeful that someone that is part of the network can help me identify the manufacturer & model of coaster brake on a Wards Hawthorne bicycle I have disassembled with the intention of making it rideable again. I am also hoping to get some maintenance advice.
I believe the bike is from the late 30’s or early 40’s based on when and where my grandfather used it. The bike is equipped with a skip tooth chain.
when I disassembled the hub I was surprised to see a stack of plates instead of the cones I was expecting. To me everything looks in decent condition, but I am hoping someone has experience with assembling this type of unit and can give me some guidance.
The questions I have are as follows:
Thanks for the assistance
I believe the bike is from the late 30’s or early 40’s based on when and where my grandfather used it. The bike is equipped with a skip tooth chain.
when I disassembled the hub I was surprised to see a stack of plates instead of the cones I was expecting. To me everything looks in decent condition, but I am hoping someone has experience with assembling this type of unit and can give me some guidance.
The questions I have are as follows:
- Who made this style of brake, and is a manual available?
- The plates don’t appear to have any friction material. Should they?
- What should I use to clean the brake? I am concerned about damaging the plates if I use varsol.
- Do you have any set up advice?
- What lube should be used in the brake? I am assuming assemble bearings with grease and oil for the hubThe hub has a port for adding oil I believe.
Thanks for the assistance