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chrs1961815 · 07-04-2021, 08:01 AM

I don't like new tracks because you could damage the backing plate taking the old ones off and/or you could damage it riveting on the new one. Not to mention how close the repro is to the original.

The model a guy I know and hang out with a lot has been around for a long time and welds up the originals amd mills them back down.

I would do what has been said about filing the tracks and/or going to flathead ted. Not my preference, but if you do go this route, make sure you use the whole kit and not just pieces.

07-04-2021, 08:01 AM	#3
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Brake Centering Challenges I don't like new tracks because you could damage the backing plate taking the old ones off and/or you could damage it riveting on the new one. Not to mention how close the repro is to the original. The model a guy I know and hang out with a lot has been around for a long time and welds up the originals amd mills them back down. I would do what has been said about filing the tracks and/or going to flathead ted. Not my preference, but if you do go this route, make sure you use the whole kit and not just pieces. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."