Subject: Re: Disc Brake
Author: Greg Field
Date: Oct 21, 2003, 8:54 AM
Post ID: 1714941726
Ron:
If all the components are working well, the brakes should, too, though
they will be high-effort by modern standards.
Most fundamental: Have you rebuilt the calipers? Calipers from the Eldo
era all had chrome-plated pistons that rust and get sticky. Newer ones
had anodized aluminum pistons. If you haven't rebuilt, it's about $80
in parts to completely redo them so that won't happen again. That said,
you can get NEW caliper from MG Cycle (already having the upgraded AL
pistons for about $100, so I think that's really the way to go. Then
sell your old calipers on ebay to recoup half or more of the costs.
If you've done that, have you rebuilt the m/c? They get crunchy/sticky
feeling but do a decent job when they're operating correctly.
Just for yucks, I tried a 13mm m/c. It gives two-finger stopping power
(I use my pinky and the finger next to it, leaving the others on the
throttle) but requires long lever travel, so much that on a real panic
stop you could possibly pinch the fingers left on the throttle.
Nevertheless, I like the way it works and will probably keep it, but
may try a modern 15-mm. No Guzzi model uses a 14mm, but Converts and
others used a 13mm.
Another thing that can really help is top-notch brake pads. The new
compounds really work well. I'm going to try sintered pads next
(Hopefully they won't be too hard on the discs) and will report back.
GF
On Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at 07:48 AM, Ron Komoroski wrote:
| Greg, Thanks for the correction, I had it bass-ackwards. I'm glad I haven't gotten around to changing it & gone in the wrong direction! Is there a Guzzi model that uses a 14? Where should I start looking for one? My dual disc setup (although effective), is definitely high-effort & "wooden" as it is. Ron Kom |