Sleeper
Just got it firing!
I completed the final drive inner and outer seal replacement. Thanks for the advice. 10 minutes with the heat gun and that bearing race fell right out. 20 minutes in the freezer and it slide right back in. I also repacked the wheel bearings and replaced seals.
I have been searching and reading everything on loop frame drum brakes to find ideas to make them better. One thing I noticed during disassembly of the rear was only the inner half of the rear shoes are making contact with the drum. Any ideas? I used some emery on the drum and shoes but don't expect any improvement.
I haven't pulled the front wheel off yet but that obviously is where I would like the most improvement. During my shake down ride, when pulling the lever it almost feels like a hydraulic system with a lot of air in it. The brake engages but if I squeeze harder the lever keeps coming to the grip. Could the cable be stretching?
I will pull the front wheel soon to inspect.
Thanks again,
I have been searching and reading everything on loop frame drum brakes to find ideas to make them better. One thing I noticed during disassembly of the rear was only the inner half of the rear shoes are making contact with the drum. Any ideas? I used some emery on the drum and shoes but don't expect any improvement.
I haven't pulled the front wheel off yet but that obviously is where I would like the most improvement. During my shake down ride, when pulling the lever it almost feels like a hydraulic system with a lot of air in it. The brake engages but if I squeeze harder the lever keeps coming to the grip. Could the cable be stretching?
I will pull the front wheel soon to inspect.
Thanks again,