16-10-2024, 03:44 PM
Thanks for all the helpful replies.
Malcolm, totally agree with the principle of not braking heavily with the wheels on full lock! Your advice of fitting stronger return springs on the front levers sounds excellent. Not certain I understand the mechanics of why this works - I had assumed that the out of line ball was producing the mechanical force so I can only assume that the stronger spring ensures the compensator does its job.
Howard, desire comes from driving experience. I hadn't thought of upping to 1 1/4" drums and shoes. I wonder whether changing the pivot geometry of the non cam end of the shoes to provide self-centering of the shoes would be an advantage.
Nick, thanks for your kind offer but as already said I am going to stick to uncoupled brakes so won't be going down the hydraulic route.
Malcolm, totally agree with the principle of not braking heavily with the wheels on full lock! Your advice of fitting stronger return springs on the front levers sounds excellent. Not certain I understand the mechanics of why this works - I had assumed that the out of line ball was producing the mechanical force so I can only assume that the stronger spring ensures the compensator does its job.
Howard, desire comes from driving experience. I hadn't thought of upping to 1 1/4" drums and shoes. I wonder whether changing the pivot geometry of the non cam end of the shoes to provide self-centering of the shoes would be an advantage.
Nick, thanks for your kind offer but as already said I am going to stick to uncoupled brakes so won't be going down the hydraulic route.