On both my J-heads, the spindle brake acts just the same. Push it forwards or
pull it back and it engages the brake, everything feels fine. In the manual,
however, it says you can push/pull it and then lift it up and it will engage the
lock mechanism, but on neither of mine does this happen.

Is there an adjustment I can make, or are my brakes worn out or something?

GWE

Hi Grant,

I just went and checked my J-Head and I can lock the spindle brake after I
have pushed/pulled and then lifted the lever.

Joe...
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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On both my J-heads, the spindle brake acts just the same. Push it forwards
or pull it back and it engages the brake, everything feels fine. In the
manual, however, it says you can push/pull it and then lift it up and it
will engage the lock mechanism, but on neither of mine does this happen.

Is there an adjustment I can make, or are my brakes worn out or something?

GWE

Sounds like the problem I had, I thought the shoes were worn but on
investigating I found a washer was missing which fitted between the
upper casing and the brake shaft. I found a suitable one in my
collection that gave the desired action. IIRC it was about 0.080" but
don't quote me on that.

Grant Erwin wrote:

On both my J-heads, the spindle brake acts just the same. Push it
forwards or pull it back and it engages the brake, everything feels
fine. In the manual, however, it says you can push/pull it and then
lift it up and it will engage the lock mechanism, but on neither of
mine does this happen.

Is there an adjustment I can make, or are my brakes worn out or
something?

GWE