Subject: RE: Drum brake cush drive
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: Apr 13, 2003, 5:04 PM
Post ID: 1712611818
Greg,
When Vintage Brake re-lined the T brakes that I am using on my Ambo, I
had them "lay back" the front edge of the linings about half an inch.
This keeps the brakes from locking up, with the trade-off being that
they are a bit less effective in their stopping power. So far, two years
later, I am still pleased with the set-up, even if I can't lock up the
rear wheel. As for the sticking problem, I put in new bushings, and make
it a point to re-lube the pivots with a bit of moly grease whenever I
have the rear wheel off. This is one place where a grease fitting would
be a godsend.
Greg Field wrote:
| Jesse: I agree about the splines and stuff (mine are still fine 50,000 miles fter adding the cush drive as when I put it on), but in Seattle that brake starts to get funky in just a few weeks. The pivots gets stiff, and then they're the classic off or locked (especially on wet roads) 2LS rear brake. I ride almost daily in the wet from Oct. to May, so I'm not really happy with them. Guess I'll have to put on a rear disc. GF |
Tom
Shelby Township, MI
Early '70 Ambo
1980 G5 (for sale)
1982 V50III
2001 Cal Special