Subject: RE: Squeaky Brakes
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Feb 3, 2003, 4:13 PM
Post ID: 1711867472
Hi Jack,
When the front brake on my '69 gets this way, I usually disassemble the front brake completely and clean everything. Then I reassemble lubing the shaft of the brake cams, both ends of the brake shoes and the linkage (all lightly!!!) with "Sta-Lube Extreme Pressure" (red) grease (or another disk brake rated grease). I usually use 220 grit sandpaper on both the shoes and drum just enough to break the glaze. FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH, USE A DUST MASK WHEN BLOWING OFF ANY COLLECTED DUST!
For another alternative to the stock shoes, check out:http://www.vintagebrake.com
Joe Kenny installed a set on Pat Galbraith's Ambo and has been pleased with the results. He said once they bed in fully they'll be even better! Cheers,
Charlie
Jack Lundberg <jack-@aol.com> wrote:
| Need a little help over here. The Eldo (2 leading shoe front brake) has a horribly squeaky front brake and it doesn't stop very well either. The lining material has what appears to be a high metallic content. If I remove the front wheel, steel wool the drum surface, and sand the lining surface, I am OK for a week or so. Then the squeaking starts again. Moisture is not a contributing factor as I am in a dry (very damn dry) area. Adjustment is such that both shoes are doing their fair share of the work. If it were not for the rear brake, I would be a danger to myself and all others on the road. With the new cylinders, etc., the bike runs very well ... now I just have to figure out how to get the front brake involved in the process. What do you suggest? I'll call Mark @ Classics tomorrow (Tuesday) but I would like the list's input on this. TIA Jack Lundberg Colorado Springs, CO '86 LeMans 1000, '72 Ambassador, '73 Eldorado |
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