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As I disassemble my 80 Special down to the frame I have come across a few items that have stumped me. This is one of those items. There is a bracket that is used to secure the rear brake line to a plate. (Don't know what this plate is called...school me) This bracket has a tab extending out towards the bolt head which makes it impossible to get a socket or wrench over the bolt. What's the trick to this?
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Last edited by DavePlum; 08-22-2016, 09:36 PM. -
That plate is the rear brake torque plate. Just bend that tab back away from the bolt, it is a locking tab so the bolt doesn't rattle loose. You will find similar tabs on the brake rotor bolts.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Thanks Phil, makes sense as I was unsure about bending that tab out of the way. And you schooled me on the rear brake torque plate! I be smarter now.Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
NOTE: It's 11 pm and my brain is thinking go out to the garage and bend a tab... my back says rigggghhhhttttt.Comment
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Yep, if the tab breaks, just use a lock washer instead. GL with your restoration.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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