Thanks Ray, its quite possible (that one is longer than the other). I've just put the front wheel back on for the moment as I have to move the bike. The new workshop is getting wired today. I'll pull it off next week and compare the shoes to your measurements.
I'll also call Bill today. Thanks for that.
I seem to remember there was someone in Qld that had a large collection of parts, mainly later twins I think, but I can't find my note of his name or contact.
Cheers
Murray
email (option): murray [at] littlewoodmansion [dott] com
So Bill at Bill's Bits & Bikes in South Australia has found a pair of second hand shoes. I didn't even ask what condition they were in, I just bought them on the spot. I'll find out when the arrive in a few days. If they need relining I'll cross that bridge later.
Thanks everyone for your help. I'm going to look at the slipping clutch next.
Cheers
Murray
email (option): murray [at] littlewoodmansion [dott] com
M20 brake shoes were made in aluminum, mazak metal and steel. The mazak ones you can't glue the linings on as it will warp the shoe from the heat to cure the glue.
It is surprising for a bike of which 126,000 were made, that no one makes new brake shoes? For other BSA bikes which did not sell anywhere near this number, you can get new shoes!
I've never had or seen steel shoes so far (other than for pre war models)....It seems it takes a lifetime to come across all the variations of different parts!!...:smile: ...Ian
I have looked at making M20 Brake shoes, but new old stock ones still keep turning up.
The shoe will need to be cast to keep costs down, but still, I expect it will be more than most of you will pay.
