Sturmey Archer Drum Brake Hub Question

[Greg H]

Greetings, I had a SA X-RD5, 5-spd IGH w/drum brake, laced into a rear wheel. The thought was, to use this in a mid-drive eBike project. The hub's brake arm (that must be clamped to the chain stay), is currently oriented in a certain way relative to the axle flats, such that it only works for horizontal dropouts. For my frame with vertical dropouts, the brake arm points almost straight down. My question: Is it possible to rotate the left side hub face relative to the axle to make the brake arm point the way I need it to, in order to clamp it to the chain stay? Otherwise, I'm either going to need another wheel made or else find another frame. I hope I didn't just make a costly mistake.

Thanks in advance for any help/clarification.

 

[Drunkskunk]

I haven't had mine apart in years, but IIRC, that entire brake assembly is independent of the hub axle. you can rotate it to any position you need. There's a nut on the axle that holds it in place. loosen that nut and set it any way you need.

 

[Greg H]

Much obliged DS. I'll give it a try.

 

[Greg H]

OK, that worked. Got my brake antler pointed in the right direction now. Thanks again.