Wheel woes!
I did need to replace the rear tyre on the K2, as one might expect, and this gave me the opportunity to take a look at the wheel itself.
There are a number of critical parts within this area and with this type of project their condition is unknown, so it is important to make sure all is okay. Apart from wheel parts such as the spokes and rim, the hub houses the rear brake, wheel bearings, cush drive and rear sprocket. So, let us start with the brake…
The first thing to be aware of with old brakes is that they will not be using asbestos-free pads or shoes so you need to take great care. If you don’t hold with all that ‘nanny knows best’ stuff, I should tell you that I have known a couple of people who have died of mesothelioma, one a mechanic and the other a shipyard worker, both of whom worked in environments where asbestos dust was occasionally around. A coincidence? Maybe not. So it is a real danger, but by taking a few precautions you should be okay. The main thing is not to get very fine dust into the surrounding air and you can do this by keeping the dust damp and
