I’m preparing a few sub-assemblies next, ready to fit to the bike as the build proceeds. First off are the rear brake shoes. The originals were still quite serviceable so, with the brakeplate freshly polished and the pivot cam cleaned, greased and replaced, the shoes pop over the cam and pivot pin like this. I’ve cleaned them up in a solvent bath and then warm water first, but do beware of inhaling any brake dust. Some of it is quite nasty stuff, especially if you’re working on older bikes








