16-01-2019, 10:40 PM
(16-01-2019, 10:27 PM)Dennis Nicholas Wrote:(16-01-2019, 06:33 PM)Biddlecombe Wrote: Whilst I have your kind help on these pics, in the first pic the sharp eyed amongst you will notice that the brake backplate has rusted through slightly. This is the only point of thinning and rust, so can I ask that whilst I am aware replacement backplates are available, would you think a repair with Quck Steel apoxy after rust prevention etc would be an fairly successful, intermediate solution?That part of the backplate is only there to keep out water and dirt and takes no stress so epoxy steel would suffice. Presumably you do not have access to mig or gas welding? With either a neat repair could easily be affected by cutting back the long slot of corroded plate into a regular shape and making a corresponding shape from (1 to 2 mm) steel and welding it in place.
Dennis
This sounds like a better idea to me - easy and permanent job with a MIG and it looks like there is plenty of sound metal to weld to. Then make sure the brake drum isn't rubbing on it when re-assembled.