1935 VA550 rear brake/spindle assembly
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2026 8:31 pm
Hi, I am very new to the world of Ariel having just bought my first pre-war bike.
I've had new tyres fitted, but have come unstuck whilst reassembling the rear wheel.
I do not know which nut goes where on the brake side of the wheel.
I have attached a pic showing the line up of nuts and washers. Please can someone confirm this is correct and that the shoulder is on the correct side of each nut?
AND, the two nuts which go either side of the brake plate are different thicknesses, 1/4" and 5/16". My guess is that the thicker one goes next to the bearing. Is this correct?
Thanks for your help.
I've had new tyres fitted, but have come unstuck whilst reassembling the rear wheel.
I do not know which nut goes where on the brake side of the wheel.
I have attached a pic showing the line up of nuts and washers. Please can someone confirm this is correct and that the shoulder is on the correct side of each nut?
AND, the two nuts which go either side of the brake plate are different thicknesses, 1/4" and 5/16". My guess is that the thicker one goes next to the bearing. Is this correct?
Thanks for your help.