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Mart · 04-15-2026, 06:11 AM

I did this job on my 32. I modified the backing plates by adding weld material and reboring to a smaller size, and redrilling to suit. Can't remember what I did for the inner spacer. One thing I did have to do was cut down the end of the spindle and drill a new cotter pin hole. This allowed the correct nut to be used and the grease cap to fit over it.
I will post some links to the relevant videos.
Mart.

Links:
Backing plate mods: https://youtu.be/4sVdRkusfEA?si=bS28FBMhJoYflZBv
Shortening spindle: https://youtu.be/xbMZwXWecMU?si=zfXmMO9icYY9zrcl

04-15-2026, 06:11 AM	#9
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,240	Re: Adapting hydraulic brakes to 34 spindle I did this job on my 32. I modified the backing plates by adding weld material and reboring to a smaller size, and redrilling to suit. Can't remember what I did for the inner spacer. One thing I did have to do was cut down the end of the spindle and drill a new cotter pin hole. This allowed the correct nut to be used and the grease cap to fit over it. I will post some links to the relevant videos. Mart. Links: Backing plate mods: https://youtu.be/4sVdRkusfEA?si=bS28FBMhJoYflZBv Shortening spindle: https://youtu.be/xbMZwXWecMU?si=zfXmMO9icYY9zrcl Last edited by Mart; 04-15-2026 at 06:36 AM.