Who sells heavier Front Brake Cables? I searched on this forum and it didn
t come up.
Thanks for your help.
Hi,
I don't know about the cables from DJ but I can recommend cables supplied by Derek Sayer. They have longer adjusters and non compressible outers. I have always found his service to be excellent as well.
Cheers, Ian
Derek Sayer has worked quite closely with DJ for years.
Derek has plugged away at the improvement of Vincent front brakes as something of a personal quest. He went to DJ with his idea of heavier cables and had some made, these proved successful and Derek shared his findings with DJ and was quite happy for DJ to produce these for other people. In point of fact Derek currently supplies a different version than that which DJ sells; the inner cable in the Sayer version being one gauge heavier.
As for the prototype in development using the upper in stainless tube, this is again another Derek Sayer project (based on a hypothesis of brother John). Derek has told DJ that he is working on this, so one has to assume this is what DJ was relating to you (pity he did not mention that the pioneer of this is a keen and dedicated VOC member).
Interestingly Derek tells me that as he gradually elliminates free play and flex from various parts, then the next weakest item in the chain begins to 'give'; the current component under scrutiny giving considerable food for thought. I will say no more than that as this is not my project to make detailed disclosures.
DJ also makes and supplies, to Derek's specifications, solid speedo drives for prewar machines; DJ makes them under a hand shake agreement with Derek. Naturally this product is also available from Derek.
Anyone looking to improve the performance of the standard brake set up on a Vin would do well to consult Derek.