Sam Salvati
blacksmith
Getting set to put on this brake on my savage, the holes along the flat are on one side only. Is there a trick to get everything to line up right? I have a crush washer, but my gut says even when compressed it won't be located right. shown in the photos is the brake hand snugged to the washer, still has 3/4" of a rotation to line up right.
I have a lathe, turning a spacer to fit behind brake is not a big deal. Or should I trim some off the brake? do I need a crush washer?
how it should be:
how it is snugged down:
I have a lathe, turning a spacer to fit behind brake is not a big deal. Or should I trim some off the brake? do I need a crush washer?
how it should be:
how it is snugged down: