Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: Re: front brake adjustment

Author: Mike

Date: Sep 29, 2003, 7:57 AM

Post ID: 1714687712


Ian, some old time machine shops can arc the new pads to fit the drums...

EldoMike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Adkins" <ianad-@linkamerica.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 11:04 AM
Subject: RE: front brake adjustment


 If memory serves correct. Max thickness of the pads is 4.5mm and min is
2.5mm.

I am in the process of trying to sort out how I will deal with the pads in
the 4LS Eldo. I ordered new pads and they won't fit into the drum....looks
like I will have to shave off a couple of mm just to fit them in. Doesn't
sound right. Anyone else have this problem?

As far as reinstalling the pads...I hook the springs into the pads first
and
 then press them onto the plate.

 -----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Giller [mailto:bgil-@mitre.org]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:44 AM
To: loopframe
Subject: front brake adjustment


This past weekend, I had time to tinker with the front brakes on the
Eldo since they had a tendency to not fully return. Removed the wheel,
shoes, lubed the splined pivot points, lubed the brake shoe pivot
points, reassembled and put back on the bike. Putting those brake shoe
springs back on was a Royal PITA.

When adjusting the brake cable (2 years old), I have almost
run out of
adjusting bolt at the front wheel. When the shoes were new, they barely
fit inside the drum - hardly used the adjusting bolt at all. There
doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the shoes travel like you can on an
auto. Is there a minimum shoe thickness ?

Bruce

'72 Eldo

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