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bill:
Me mate has a series and we were talking aboot upgrading the brakes.
(he is doing the engine and chassis the noo)
Servo seemed too much farting aboot so I mentioned about cutting diamonds into the brake linings, (shoes).
any views on this?
I used to do it on me bikes when off roading and seemd to work good at dislplacing the water.

intresting

wills
xx

datalas:
on a series motor ?

To be honest I'd have thought it was a dangerous idea, the main problem is not water but simply a lack of effective braking surface or air in the system.

Whilst a servo etc might seem a lot of hassle, it's not *that* much work and does help.  As does putting 109" Series Three drums on the front, they're dual line (ISTR) and have bigger drums.

you should be able to pick them up for reasonably little money...  think I have a set and a servo kicking about somewhere....  although it's not a job for the faint hearted...

you might just be better off making sure they're adjusted and bled properly.  Cleaning and replacing the drums will help, as will making sure the wheel cylinders are in good working order.

bill:
The brakes work ok normally.
He uses it off road and after the puddles the stopping distance increases somewhat.
Now, something you have said triggered me mind.
he is having a new chassis put in her in Jan with new pipes etc, I wonder if he could do the servo upgrade at that stage.
mmmmm
thanx data and i will get him to PM you.
cheers

wills
xx

muddyweb:

--- Quote from: "bill" ---The brakes work ok normally.
He uses it off road and after the puddles the stopping distance increases somewhat.
--- End quote ---


That's quite normal...   Standard procedure is a bit of gentle left foot braking to clear out the drums / dry the shoes once you've been through.

datalas:
shortly before stopping and emptying the water out of your boots :)

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