190 front brake

ducati2242 · 04 October, 2018, 17:25:48

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 · 04 October, 2018, 21:16:48

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 · 06 October, 2018, 07:29:45

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 · 06 October, 2018, 07:34:52

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 · 06 October, 2018, 07:46:48

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

ducati2242 · 06 October, 2018, 08:09:19

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 · 11 October, 2018, 21:34:48

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 · 12 October, 2018, 07:19:13

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

MICKREEVES · 12 October, 2018, 07:26:20

attached photo
Mick

MICKREEVES · 12 October, 2018, 07:27:39

how do I get my image to appear?
Mick

JulianS · 12 October, 2018, 08:58:18

Try using jpg images.

ducati2242 · 13 October, 2018, 12:29:21

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