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I'm TRYING to install Rocky Mountain brakes on my 1915 touring. I've got the new drums on my stock wooden wheels and trying to follow the instructions that came with the RMB kit. I tried calling Bud Williams at RMB. but he won't answer the phone and when I try to leave a message, his mailbox is full and he is NOT accepting new calls?? anyway, I'M at a standstill because the top nut on the bolt that goes through the backing plate, radius rod and rocky mountain caliper is hitting my emergency brake arm and won't allow the emergency brakes to retract thus not allowing my emergency brake LEVER to go all the way forward. I would like to post some photos but I don't know how. Has anybody else heard of this problem? Thanks, bobt

The best thing to do is to use originals. They don't have that problem!

If you have taken photos and can move them onto your computer, you can just drag and drop them into the posting text box and the forum software will resize and insert them automatically, like this:

Check your e-brake cam levers, they might just need to be bent away a little. I know its a close fit in that area. Also I believe there is a washer between the radius rod and the horse shoe shaped piece. You may need a thinner washer

If you could post a picture showing the problem area I could compare with two cars I have in my garage which have the brakes and work fine.
Bud might be on vacation. This is a long weekend. He was in last month when our club tour stopped at his shop. This is a very hot time right now. It will be about 115 degrees this weekend.
Norm

Original Smith wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:02 pm

The best thing to do is to use originals. They don't have that problem!

Finding original parts is always ideal, but not always practical or possible.

Stephen

Been using the reproductions for years, no problems! Just use common sense when backing up using the outside brake lever!

If anyone thinks he can make a better set, other than to complain about someone whom invested a lot of time and money to produce a much needed accessory for the hobby.., then be polite and be quiet about another whom is doing. Make a set yourself with a hacksaw.

Just Sayin'

Hank

Thank you Scott C and John S. I'm pretty sure that my cam levers need tweaking and I did some grinding on the bolt AND nuts. Since this is a NEW install, the directions call for TWO flat washers between the radius rod and the C shaped caliper bolts ie, the bolt goes through the backing plate then the radius rod then TWO flat washers followed by the caliper then a lock washer and nut. I haven't even started on the rest of the hook ups. All I've done so far is the new drums on my wheels and then ran into this snag with the obstruction of the cam levers. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again, bobt