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Roger

09-22-2000 20:07:11




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Just recently put on new brake linings on my 2n,and cleaned the drums. Is there any way to improve the brake performance. I have heard that there is to much surface on the linings and by removing part of the lining would increase pressure per sq in. Do you think it is worth trying? Thanks




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Steve W

09-25-2000 06:28:49




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 Re: 2N brakes in reply to Roger, 09-22-2000 20:07:11  
Clean the drums with oven cleaner. You'll know yoiu got em clean when a slight surface rust appears ten minutes after you rinse. Otherwise, they are still oily.

Also, the adjusters need to be freed up, and you'd be surprised how tight you have to adjust em to get good brakes. Finally, make sure the shaft is free as it goes through the brake plate.

One more tip: look at your clutch lever: there is an adjustable dog that can be set to apply the left brake at the bottom of the clutch pedal stroke....very handy. Not as good as a two right pedal setup (8N) but great when you are stopping big loads down a hill.

Good luck
Steve

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Russ in SoCal

09-22-2000 21:49:02




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 Re: 2N brakes in reply to Roger, 09-22-2000 20:07:11  
Roger,
There have been posts about the difficulty of cleaning the drums that may have been soaking in oil for nearly 50 years. Apparently, wiping them down with a rag and a little gasoline (BAD idea) ain't gonna do the job. Don't remember what the best plan of attack was, but seem to recall that it involved heat and hard work. Either do some research in the archives or maybe someone will post a method that doesn't involve the wife's dishwasher. Unless, of course, that's you.
Russ

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oh yeah........Dell (WA)

09-22-2000 20:40:02




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 Re: 2N brakes in reply to Roger, 09-22-2000 20:07:11  
your physics is right but its not the PSI pressure on the lining that stops ya, its the sq inches of lining that do it. Following your line of reasoning, reducing your brake lining to the size of a postage stamp would increase the psi even more and therefore stop you even better..... WRONG!!!!

Get your brakes adjusted correctly and you should be able to lock up each wheel. Mine do..... .Dell



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