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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Poor brakes, 1948 HRD rapide.
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 84475" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Eric,</p><p></p><p>I do think the linings can be a problem. I have found that old linings do not seem to work well. I think it may be a combinations of factors, but linings that were once good can go bad with age. In some cases it is more than just glaze, dirt and grease mist, the linings get hard. I think new linings can help. Unfortunately, most new linings may not be produce the highest performance and you definitely will not get "over the handlebar stopping" power. Discs are the only solution to that problem. Vincent Speet's drums would be next. I have found that there are few folks or companies that know anything about high friction brake linings. Fewer still, will tell you details.</p><p></p><p>Did you shim the shoes prior to arcing them? I am curious as to how well they were matched to the drum.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 84475, member: 1177"] Eric, I do think the linings can be a problem. I have found that old linings do not seem to work well. I think it may be a combinations of factors, but linings that were once good can go bad with age. In some cases it is more than just glaze, dirt and grease mist, the linings get hard. I think new linings can help. Unfortunately, most new linings may not be produce the highest performance and you definitely will not get "over the handlebar stopping" power. Discs are the only solution to that problem. Vincent Speet's drums would be next. I have found that there are few folks or companies that know anything about high friction brake linings. Fewer still, will tell you details. Did you shim the shoes prior to arcing them? I am curious as to how well they were matched to the drum. David [/QUOTE]
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