Problem With Estey Baby Grand Pedals

[Robert Finley]

Please could you suggest what I could do to fix a prpblem with the lyre assembly on an old Estey baby grand piano, probably dating from the 1920's? The problem is that the left diagonal brace has come out of the holes in the lower lyre assembly and the block at the top. The lyre and block appear to be solidly bolted to the underside of the piano and the right brace is still in place. The brace is a length of wood with a rectagular cross section and has a round, conical shape at each end that fits into the holes that also have a conical shape. It seems that the hole at the top was made wider with time due to pressure and use, and the brace dropped out of the holes. The brace now seems too short to fit into the holes firmly. What could be done to solve this problem? Could I add some wood on the end of the brace to make it a bit longer, make the hole narrower by lining it with something, or unscrew the block at the top and move it slightly so that the holes are closer and the brace is held in place, if that is possible to do? 

I found that there is a terrible squeaking and creaking noise coming from the pedals every time they are pressed, and I guess I will have to take it off, open it up and put some new felt inside to cure this problem. 

Thank you very much for your advice. 

Robert Finley
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