Motorcycle Brake Torque Rod Repair | Machining & Scotch Keys

Описание: Motorcycles have a torque rod or brake rod that runs from the rear wheel’s brake to a point near the swingarm pivot. This video shows the worn-out mounting points being re-sleeved with brass bushings. The bushings were turned to have an interference fit and were pressed in frozen, before each were fitted with a Scotch key.

Major equipment used in this video: Hafco AL336 Lathe, Hafco HM45 Bench Mill,

Chapters
00:00 Motorcycle Torque Rod Repair
05:00 Finding true center in a worn hole
05:35 Milling out a worn hole
08:18 Turning new bushes
20:10 Freeze fitting bushes
22:06 Scotch keys
30:25 Choosing correct thread
38:20 Bushes and Scotch keys

Disclaimer.
This video is intended for generating ideas or entertainment purposes only. Should you choose to make or do anything as depicted on this channel you do so at your own risk. Making and the use of tools can be extremely dangerous. The equipment and methods I use may not work for you and by no means do I suggest that my methods of working are correct. Your shop safety is your responsibility, so I therefore accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries or accidents you may have if you attempt to replicate the things that I do.

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