AJS & Matchless Owners Club

Hi. I am trying to chase up rear brake parts for my 49 rigid G80. The rear wheel on the bike at present is from an earlier bike (5 1/2 inch drum). The spare parts manual lists a 012570 drum/sprocket which are easy enough to get but I am unsure of what the correct brake backing plate looks like. Would anyone have a good photo of the brake plate, lever and spacer or just the brake plate? Thanks

Are the picture's in the parts list no good?

No, not really. The 2D drawing only gives some idea. A photo of the parts for that year would make things much clearer. I guess in England there are plenty of these bikes to view and compare. I don't have that luxury here. I see plates for sale online, some flat, others curved, some chromed and some black and all seem a little different. I understand 48 and 49 years have different brakes to other years, well the backing plates are different it seems.

Hi. Have managed to track down a photo of the brake plate I require. Wondering if anyone may have one of these sitting around in their shed? Thanks