Hi guys i have come accross some brake linings from a shop that closed down here in Australia and trying to identify what bikes they fit to sell on Ebay. I am hoping someone has access to old Brake lining catalogues to help me out. DON brake BS14/1, BH40/1, NW10, James JA/14/1.
Duron AG17/3. Fibrax W105S on liner but box marked 1058/1, HS/1095/1 and lastly James LV7/JM R19/5/1 this one appears wartime package. Anyone who can identify I will send an Amal 276 gasket set for each set identified or donate 3 pound for each one identified to this forum.
Regards John

John, James R19/5/1 are the rear linings for a James ML (Military Lightweight) these continued being built in civy form till 1948. The front linings had # J19/4/1 so I guess your JA/14/1 must be when they fitted a bigger front drum at some point. The 'A' suffix on James parts usually means 'Amended'. Donate £3 if you wish. Regards Ron

PS stupid photobucket cropped the picture again? it's number 24 in the left column.

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Thanks Ron, I will wait to see what other replies I get on the other linings before I send 3 quid to the forum for your reply. Say hello to Martyn B for me next time you see him. Best regards John in Australia

I just spent the weekend with Martyn and others from all over Europe at the International Indian rally at Prescott Hill Climb nr Cheltenham. Ron

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Martyn sure likes his Indians and Sunbeams. I visited him and Tracey two years ago when I was over your end of the world and expected him to have CNC set ups. I have been buying bits off him for probably 18 years to resell at Autojumbles over here(Swap Meets)we swap cash for parts.

Yep! "Martyn Bratby international corporation conglomerate and Co Inc Ltd" New York, Paris, Sydney and Lime Pit Lane! And a Sunbeam 'S14' . Ron

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Hi Ron, that,s him alright. Just donated 5 euro to the website. Got some Indian fans over here who went to a salt lake to race an Indian at some incredible speed but could not get enough fuel into it. The owner Peter B did meet Martyn in a pub in Holland on an International Indian rally a couple of years ago. Regards John