Subject: RE: 2 brake questions
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Apr 3, 2003, 1:47 PM
Post ID: 1712497365
Hi Mike,
Another source to consider is Vintage Brakes (http://vintagebrake.com). I know an Ambo owner using their brake shoes on the front and he says the stopping power is almost equal to the stock discs on his SP! If you go to the "Tips" section of Vintage Brake's site, you can find some useful info. on maximizing the brakes you have. Cheers,
Charlie.
Michael Jones <mjon-@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Hi, all. I have long said that the worst part of my Ambo is the front brake. The time has finally come to replace the shoes, and I would like to see some noticeable braking performance if possible. I see the Moto International sells Ferrodo Green linings that they say are really good and only cost $14.95, but they have to be bonded to my old shoes. MG Cycle has new shoes at a good price - $48.25 - but I don't know how much of an improvement they would be over what I currently have (which I assume is stock, but don't know for sure). Anyone have any advice? A few years back someone on the main Guzzi list mentioned that there is (perhaps in one of the tips books?) a way to install hydraulic brake cylinders in the front drum, and that this significantly increases braking power. It is supposed to use readily available parts. Anyone know anything about that? Thanks in advance, -Mike (69 Ambo) ===== M.Jones, student of philosophy and religion at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. "The heart has its reasons which reason does not know." -Blaise Pascal "With man, instinct and reason avoid each other with adversity, yet, by repudiating each other they lure each other to reach mutual correction." -Lucian Blaga __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com |
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