| Also known as | W1487 |
| Diagram | Fig. 20 — REAR WHEEL · ref 32 |
| Subsystem | wheels |
| Listed in parts books | 1964, 1967 |
Brake cam lever
Rear brake cam lever for the quickly-detachable rear wheel setup, part number 37-1487 (also W1487).
This is the rear brake cam lever, part number 37-1487, also listed as W1487 in the older letter-prefix numbering. It shows up in the parts books under the rear wheel and quickly-detachable rear wheel figures, which puts it right at the back brake plate where it pivots the operating cam to spread the shoes against the drum.
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The lever is what the rear brake rod or cable pulls on to actuate the brake. It's a simple mechanical link, but it takes real leverage every time the rear brake is applied, so it's worth checking for wear at the pivot and cam splines if the rear brake feels sloppy or the pedal travel seems off.
Catalog records show this part appearing across rows spanning 1964 to 1967, tied to the quickly-detachable rear wheel setup used in that era. If you're not sure whether your bike has the QD wheel or the standard rear wheel, give us a call and we'll help confirm before you order.
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