Ouch, that kit is 89.95 at the binnacle now. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto
On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Graham, > > Thank you for your offer of assistance.....if I decide to do this job, I > will take you up on your offer and if it is any consolation, I don't work > unless there is 'beer', so you have no worries. > > Jim, I bought the Edson Wheel Brake Repair Kit at the Binnacle here and it > cost $69.95......when I look at what I got (two pads, a little plastic > pipe, a washer, a cotter pin and some Locktite) I don't know why it is that > price. What you paid seems more reasonable. > > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > On 2014/05/21 11:06 PM, Graham Collins wrote: > >> Hi Rob >> Pretty easy job if the screws come out easily. If they are seized... >> 1) remove the throttle / shift lever assembly if you have one - you will >> have to pull the pins connecting the levers to the forks on the cables. >> Small needlenose pliers are good. And remove the plate holding the >> pedestal guard. >> 2) on the end of the brake locking shaft down inside there is a cotter >> pin, you have to get that off. needlenose pliers or needlenose vice grips. >> 3) remove the plate on top (two screws at the forward edge of the metal >> plate that retains the upper ends of the brake pads). >> 4) hold the left pad with vicegrips or pliers, and turn the brake knob to >> unscrew it off of the threaded shaft. Remove left pad >> 5) hold the right pad and pull out the brake knob, the right pad slides >> on/off. >> >> That's pretty much it. If you want a hand some evening, I work for >> beer... :-) >> >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >> >> On 2014-05-21 7:17 PM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: >> >>> Has anyone installed an Edson Wheel Brake Replacement Kit? >>> >>> When I remove the Danforth compass and look down at where the new kit >>> should go, I wonder if this is a DIY job? >>> >>> Reminds me of replacing my mixing elbow.....if you were doing it on a >>> work bench, no big deal.....doing it in the constricted space is a >>> challenge. >>> >>> If anyone has done it or knows how to do it, what happens after the >>> compass is removed? Any and all advice welcomed. >>> >>> Rob Abbott >>> AZURA >>> C&C 32 - 84 >>> Halifax, N.S. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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