dabbist Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hi all. I have a very non-trick Cub and no immediate desire to make it super competitive, because my riding isn't anyway. It would be fun, however, for the brakes to make a noticeable difference to the speed of the bike. What can be done, retaining the standard hubs, to improve matters. I'm really not planning to replace or rebuild the wheels in the near future. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Fit oversize linings turned to the same diameter as the drum, you get full contact that way so they'll be as good as possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbist Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks Tony, that sounds logical. I'll start figuring out a jig for the lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwisemcg Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 I have a pair of shoes that were relined by Saftek, they made a massive difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty ken Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 I had the brake shoes for the front wheel of my Matchless relined by Villiers Services, using trials linings made up to fit the diameter of the drum. Happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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