trigolf Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Evening all. I'd like to repair the wear groove in the brake backplate, caused by the handbrake lever pin, under the brake cylinder. I don't have access to a welder, to fill the groove with weld. Has anyone successfully repaired the same wear with a steel 'putty'. I'm thinking of trying Steel Stik. It seems to get very good reviews ? Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Gav - I have done a wide range of tests with panel adhesive but not tried that one. I beleive that one of the JB Weld range might be suitable. It gets good reviews but I have not tried that either. What I have used, set like rock. My own test results are here... https://forum.tssc.org.uk/topic/2623-back-to-the-past-nose-to-tail-1972-spitfire-mkiv-restoration-upgrades/page/35/ ..on to about page 41 hope it helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 14 hours ago, Badwolf said: Gav - I have done a wide range of tests with panel adhesive but not tried that one. I beleive that one of the JB Weld range might be suitable. It gets good reviews but I have not tried that either. What I have used, set like rock. My own test results are here... Ok, Thanks Badwolf - looks like JB Weld could do the trick. Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hi Gav, If the JBWeld is under 'constant ' movement I don;t give it much hope. It needs welding and cutting back Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Gav, If the JBWeld is under 'constant ' movement I don;t give it much hope. It needs welding and cutting back Roger I agree. JB Weld is amazing stuff, but I fear the load and friction of the handbrake lever pins' movement will wear through it fast, though I've no experience using it for such an application. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 JB weld some washers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 the high load and limited movement has worn the original so i would not hold out much hope any stick on will give you the revitalised life you may hope for +2 for get it welded and disc flat that will last for years again. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Ok. I've given it some thought and think the jury's verdict is sound ! I'll have to see if I can persuade my work colleague to pop round with his mig welder.😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, trigolf said: Ok. I've given it some thought and think the jury's verdict is sound ! I'll have to see if I can persuade my work colleague to pop round with his mig welder.😕 Where about's do you live. If local to West London LHR airport I could weld it for you. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, RogerH said: Where about's do you live. If local to West London LHR airport I could weld it for you. Roger A very kind offer, thanks Roger- but I live in Christchurch, Dorset. I need to dismantle the brakes first anyway. Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 I don't think the mains cable is long enough Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Smith Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 10:23, Pete Lewis said: the high load and limited movement has worn the original so i would not hold out much hope any stick on will give you the revitalised life you may hope for +2 for get it welded and disc flat that will last for years again. Pete +3 from here. It's either weld up & dress out, or new backplates. If the backplates are worn, bent or warped ( who? Me?) then on a personal level, I'd suggest new ones. Cheers, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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