Automatic Brake Alignment

[PeterPoggi]

OK this is where I show my ignorance.   First, I can't get the image to rotate to the proper orientation. But even worse, I have a feeling that the brake leather is supposed to press up against the inside of the turntable, not below it, correct? 

 

I used 5mm leather cord and it was NOT easy to get into that claw.

[phonogfp]

You are correct - - when activated, the brake leather should be contacting the inner surface of the turntable rim.  You can slightly bend the brake arm upwards to achieve this.

 

Inserting/removing the leather is much easier if each "finger" is slightly bent away from the other, as in the motion made by "letting your fingers do the walking..."

 

George P.