190 front brake

[ducati2242]

If I were to make two new cams , similar to picture , and reverse one of the shoes so that there would be one flat at either side would this then work like a twin leading shoe . I would have to alter the friction material and make operating levers on the outside as well as a separate cable holder but in principle is there any reason why this would not work .

[ducati2242]

Ive been informed that it does work and is similar to the triumph / bsa 67 , 68 , 69 TLS set up so I'm doing it will report back on my findings in a week or two . If I dont kill myself testing it .

[MICKREEVES]

I did this on my C15. I uploaded a picture of it.
On the road, there was very little braking force!
I ran the bike, applying the front brake hard intermittently.
After 14 miles, the brake had improved, but still quite poor.
I refitted my standard brake, which is very effective.
It will almost lock the front wheel if I pull it really hard.
Mick

[ducati2242]

where did you upload the picture Mick . Im waiting for parts to arrive before I start but would love to see how yours turned out . Thanks .

[MICKREEVES]

On thread 'C15 stopping'
it is attached for downloading.
Mick

[ducati2242]

Found it . Thanks . Im not going down the same route on the outside . I intend to link the two arms and have a cable stop in a different location . will probably only need to drill one hole in the plate to fix it when I have sussed out where . I'll post pictures of how it turns out .

[ducati2242]

And here it is now . Haven't been on the road yet but seems to be working ok . Took quite a few hours to get it all to fit . Still waiting for a few bits to complete compression spring to help push it back and a new cable adjuster for the leaver .

[MICKREEVES]

If you put the cable stop on the other brake lever, you will double the power of the brake!
Mick

[MICKREEVES]

attached photo
Mick

[MICKREEVES]

how do I get my image to appear?
Mick

[JulianS]

Try using jpg images.

[ducati2242]

All finished just need some fine weather to try it out .