You tapped a thread into the rear bushing. You could have just used a bolt, nut and washer as a puller for the bush. No need for hammering, heat etc. Hitting a thread tap with a hammer is most unprofessional.
Using a tap to grip and pull the bushes is the recognised way of doing it, which is why the new spindle kit includes a tap. I haven't seen it done the way you describe. Watch the video again, he hit the mole grips not the tap. A bolt with nuts and washers is used to press the new bushes into place.
This is an extremely helpful video. It is also nicely produced (camera shots, explanation, etc). Thank you!
I think I will leave my replacement to a proper Brompton mechanic, when the time for my Bromptons replacement comes, but to a titanium axle.😄
What kind of button bracket are you using
I wish you started with removing the rear triangle.
Good video nonetheless ❤️🔥
i know. i wasn’t gonna film my bike build but hopefully people will use my videos as their reference 😊
Great video thanks. What size reamer did you use 9.5mm or 9.55mm please.
i used the 9.50mm that came with the full set kit
Do you need to tap the tread before assembly
no just use a press tool to install the 2 copper bushings then use a reamer tool to ream the copper bushings
@bromptonexperience are you sure the bushes aren't bronze, they certainly aren't copper..
You tapped a thread into the rear bushing. You could have just used a bolt, nut and washer as a puller for the bush. No need for hammering, heat etc. Hitting a thread tap with a hammer is most unprofessional.
Using a tap to grip and pull the bushes is the recognised way of doing it, which is why the new spindle kit includes a tap. I haven't seen it done the way you describe. Watch the video again, he hit the mole grips not the tap. A bolt with nuts and washers is used to press the new bushes into place.