Hello After a long hiatus, I am back to rebuilding my Norton Model 18. I have really not had any luck finding a proper rear brake pedal. This would be for a rigid ES2 style cradle frame with a girder front fork. The overall length should be about 13" from the center line of the pivot to the front of the pedal where bends up to the cross hatched pad. The vertical rise up to the foot pad would be around 3". The lever arm that extends from the pivot that the brake rod attaches to should be around 3 1/2" high. Any help with this part would be greatly appreciated. I have other parts for trade also and may be willing to buy other parts for this era bike.
#1. "RE: Help finding 1946-47 Model 18 parts!" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Jul-09-08 08:12 PM by dynodave
When I bought a basket case M7 it came with a brake lever that was close but definitely was not a twin brake lever. I can take a pix within a few day and put the url for it here. It sure looks like a norton but is slightly different, though the curve up and the cross hatched pedal pad is identical. Mine is plunger of course. I acquired a M7 one and would only want $ that it cost to get the replacement. chrome is NG on both. dave
added: I have a single oil tank but it may be for plunger?
#4. "RE: Help finding 1946-47 Model 18 parts!" In response to Reply # 3
Dave Just thought I would look tonight and there you are. That looks very close to correct. What are the dimensions from the centerline of the pivot to the top of the bell crank and to where the arm turns up to form the foot pedal?
How would we coordinate the price? Also a photo, looking down to see the outward curvature would be nice. Thanks
#5. ".RE: Help finding 1946-47 Model 18 parts!" In response to Reply # 4 Tue Aug-12-08 06:01 PM by dynodave
Will get a top view pix and dimensions and add/edit to this post. For sure you will need to torch heat and rebend the lever for correct contour. The M7 one is a contour mess also...LOL but I know by the # it is the right one. Dave added The lever for the brake link is 3.5" Center to center The lever pivot to the foot pad is 13.5" The tab for the brake stop screw is broken off....can be fixed.
#6. ".RE: Help finding 1946-47 Model 18 parts!" In response to Reply # 5
Dave That is the real deal I believe. I believe I have your email from buying some Commando electric start cables awhile back will contact you there. Thanks
Anybody have any handlebars for a Norton machine? I believe that anything from 1945 - 1952 will work. Even the tele-hydraulic forks seem to have used the same part number.
