Was worried that my brake shoes might get lost in the Post and that 2 replacement pairs might cost in excess of £600 though I valued them at this based on another quote for the Post insurance out, but this does not cover the return.
This latest offering looks as if I can buy nice new shoes for about £80 a pair plus linings which is a much better deal for around £200.
I do not expect mine will get lost but I now feel comfortable that the bike will not be off the road for ages while any loss situation is being sorted out.
However I can not use it much while the lock down is in operation - only for collecting food or medication!!
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20 March 2020
There was a time when replacement brake shoes for the post war bikes were difficult to source. I have been involved with the development of replacement shoes and a photograph is shown of the items. They are made of LM25 heat treated and several changes (hopefully improvements) have been made to the originals. They are stiffer than the originals by incorporating stiffening webs. They do not have the small tongues sticking out to take the springs. Instead they have robust through holes. In addition they do not have the dips at the end of the brake linings which allows a longer lining to be use if wished. They will be supplied in pairs only, complete with the spring and metal end plates (H48) fitted. The price, per pair is £80 and you can organise the fitting of your preferred linings if you wish. Alternatively, they can be supplied with linings suitable for touring use or alternatively for racing use if you wish. The price for touring linings fitted is about £12 per shoe.
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