Hi,
I'm new here. I'm trying to post some photos so I can get some help identifying a front brake
But this doesn't work? Is it because I'm trying to do it on my phone?
Cheers Anthony
ID brake
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Re: ID brake
Hi Anthony, only full club members can post pictures directly on the Forum.
If you post your picture into another web gallery, you can then post a link here that points to your picture.
If you post your picture into another web gallery, you can then post a link here that points to your picture.
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Re: ID brake
Hi, thanks understood. I'll see what I can do.
I have an alloy shaved hub. Competition?
It seems to be eight inch diameter? I'll have to double check. It has really skinny shoes 7/8 I'd say . The linings look to be old riveted asbestos. There does not seem to be many places to buy replacements shoes. Am I better off getting the lining replaced with a modern bonded material rather than searching for new ones?
Cheers
Anthony
I have an alloy shaved hub. Competition?
It seems to be eight inch diameter? I'll have to double check. It has really skinny shoes 7/8 I'd say . The linings look to be old riveted asbestos. There does not seem to be many places to buy replacements shoes. Am I better off getting the lining replaced with a modern bonded material rather than searching for new ones?
Cheers
Anthony
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Re: ID brake
Hi, if they are 7/8" they will be 7" diameter, post war they were used from 1948 to 1962 for road models. I am not aware of any one remanufacturing the shoes most people get them relined, if your old shoe linings are serviceable they may perform better than some modern materials.Ants1234 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:37 pm Hi, thanks understood. I'll see what I can do.
I have an alloy shaved hub. Competition?
It seems to be eight inch diameter? I'll have to double check. It has really skinny shoes 7/8 I'd say . The linings look to be old riveted asbestos. There does not seem to be many places to buy replacements shoes. Am I better off getting the lining replaced with a modern bonded material rather than searching for new ones?
Cheers
Anthony
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Re: ID brake
Thanks Duncan. I'll recheck measurements. The lining has plenty of meat. I'm not really keen on asbestos.
It's going to be used on a VMX bike so may need harder material . We do have a good brake specialist locally I'll have a talk with them.
Cheers
Anthony
It's going to be used on a VMX bike so may need harder material . We do have a good brake specialist locally I'll have a talk with them.
Cheers
Anthony