Brompton main hinge

[Recycler]

The main hinge on my Brompton is showing signs of wear. The bike is over 8 years old and is used everyday so it has had a fair bit of use.
My dealer says that it has to go back to the factory at a cost of well over £100 but, being a cheapskate, I would like to tackle the job myself.

Does anyone know if it can be done and, if so, any tips?

 

[dellzeqq]

ring up the factory and ask the question for yourself. You may get a better result

 

[SavageHoutkop]

Apparently you need special tools to do this properly; which is why it's a back-to-factory type job.
There is a group on Yahoo which specifically tackles Bromptons, I'm sure this question has come up recently - it's called BromptonTalk, have a look (you need to join to see posts).

 

[Brommyboy]

The cost your dealer quoted also includes carriage both ways. Maybe the factory will charge less if it is delivered to them?

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

The main hinge on my Brompton is showing signs of wear. The bike is over 8 years old and is used everyday so it has had a fair bit of use.
My dealer says that it has to go back to the factory at a cost of well over £100 but, being a cheapskate, I would like to tackle the job myself.

Does anyone know if it can be done and, if so, any tips?

I would think it can be done , mainly because SJS sell the spares for it. I would also imagine that it would need a press and a reamer.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-rear-hinge-bush-kit-inc-spindle-tools-etc-qrhbkit-prod10862/

 

[Recycler]

I would think it can be done , mainly because SJS sell the spares for it. I would also imagine that it would need a press and a reamer.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-rear-hinge-bush-kit-inc-spindle-tools-etc-qrhbkit-prod10862/

Thanks for that, but I've already got that kit which is for the swinging arm at the rear.
Perhpas I wasn't clear in my initial posting. By "main hinge", I meant the one on the "down tube" which folds the whole bike in half.
Thanks for the input though.

I'll have a look at BromptonTalk.

thanks everyone.