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For full (non-factory) refurbishment of rear hinge parts.

Correct reamer essential.

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Product Reviews (5)

Overall Product Rating 4.6 / 5

Great product

By Emily Mortimer

23 Aug 2021

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNeed patience and other tools

ProsGood quality

All you need to replace the rear hinge pin on your Brompton. Yes you need to buy the reamer separately and you need a tap and some patience but it worked really well. See previous review from Charles_f about where to purchase your own reamer from as that’s what we used and it was ??

Useful, but you need an unavailable tool

By Roger

07 Jul 2021

3 / 5

ConsUseless without the tools

ProsOriginal parts

The kit comes with the new parts you need and a useful allen key of the right size (note that the rear hinge is 100% imperial and a metric 4mm allen key will not do). However, you need a 7/16" tap and a long piloted 3/8" reamer to accurately prep the bushes after fitting them. Brompton used to sell the two together, and still do in some EU shops, but not to UK customers. Unless you bought the tools when they were still sold (I was able to borrow them), this kit is of limited use.

*An M10 tap is more likely to rip through the bushes instead of pulling them out, but works if they're not corroded in place

All worked fine with the right tools

By Ken Patrick

17 Nov 2020

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsYou will need the right tools before attempting the job

ProsAll the parts you need

After years of changing bushes and bearing on my mountainbikes I had amassed most of the tools needed for this job but picked up a reamer from Amazon. All worked just take your time. I errd on the side of caution and reamed the bushes a couple of time to get the right result.

So rewarding to fit...but so glad I'd bought appropriate tools

By Charles_f

18 Feb 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNot totally straightforward, and a special tool needed to ream accurately.

ProsGood as new and very satisfying

Transformational and so satisfying. Two tools that made the difference. A 5/32 hex bit with a square drive so that I could use the ratchet lever from my socket set to undo the screws . So much easier than drilling. And an 'adjustable piloted reamer' from 'drill service'. With care and patience working out how to use the beautiful tool properly, it did a perfect perfect job. Not cheap at £40, but better than getting it wrong (part RHANDEXP-5AP 21/64-3/8 Piloted Adjustable Hand Rmr)

Prompt Delivery !

By Andreas

02 Apr 2013

5 / 5

I recommend this product

BromBrom, back on track with a proper back.

Everything worked fine, delivery and the material are OK.

Always again.

Questions & Answers (4)

What size and type of reamer is needed to fit this kit?

By Ian Scarrott

25 Feb 2021

SJS Customer Service:

Unfortunately this is not information we have to hand!

Thanks

Do I buy the Brompton reaming kit plus a titanium spindle?

By Graeme Sandell

22 May 2020

Hi, I’m planning to get my 15 year old broom powder coated so will need to fully dismantle. I assume that to detach and then refit the rear triangle (titanium on my Brompy) I’ll need to buy the reaming kit plus a titanium spindle. Is that right? And will I need any other specialist tools (I have a good general cycling toolkit) to fully dismantle?

Thanks

Graeme

SJS Customer Service:

You can do this in a few ways;

The quickest is to use a small blowtorch to heat the bolt for 10-15 seconds, it will then simply unscrew. Pop a 5mm allen key in that hole, anchor it downward holding the spindle in place and repeat on the other side. You will need to remove the bushings using a tap; screw into the bush, then tap it out from the other side with the old spindle. Repeat for the other side.

When rebuilding, simply use a small hammer to tap the bushing into the frame on either side - you will hear / see when its fully home; take care, do not belt it and ensure its straight. You then ream to the correct size, fit the new spindle and screws - with blue/medium loctite.

The spindle fitted is steel, if you want titanium you need the kit and the new ti spindle.

Thanks - 22/05/20

Why can’t I buy this item?

By Manel

01 Jan 2019

It says selling restrictions to your country, I live in Spain.
Thanks

SJS Customer Service:

Brompton has set the restrictions that we as a European dealer we are not allowed to sell Brompton parts to anybody outside of the EU. The actual restrictions on our website are based on your IP address.

Thanks - 04/01/19

Which Country Has Restrictions?

By Anonymous

30 Sep 2014

Hi I am looking at some bits for my Brompton and keep getting

Please note this product has selling restrictions to your country.

my account is in UK where I live but I am in San Antonio Texas at the moment, which place do the restrictions apply to?
Cheers
Andy

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

Brompton has set the restrictions that we as a European dealer we are not allowed to sell Brompton parts to anybody outside of the EU. The actual restrictions on our website are based on your IP address, so you will be able to order these parts when you return to the UK.

Thanks.