28-04-2019, 05:54 PM
I've just become the proud owner of a 1937 Austin 7 Ruby in really great condition , the only thing not great about it is - yes you guessed! - the braking. I was already aware that the brakes on these models are inherently poor, but I not just how poor. I can really do without quite so much excitement when trying to stop so I'm keen to upgrade them.
I've come across Oxfordshire Sevens who offer what appears to be a comparatively straightforward and cost effective way of improving the braking performance whilst retaining the cable system by using a twin leading shoe system. I just wondered if anyone has had any experience of this upgrade and if it is worth a try.
I've come across Oxfordshire Sevens who offer what appears to be a comparatively straightforward and cost effective way of improving the braking performance whilst retaining the cable system by using a twin leading shoe system. I just wondered if anyone has had any experience of this upgrade and if it is worth a try.