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Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models

Round Hub

Postby Scooterlam » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:05 pm

Who makes decent hubs.
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Re: Round Hub

Postby ToBoldlyGo » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:36 pm

Front or rear?
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Re: Round Hub

Postby Scooterlam » Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:04 pm

ToBoldlyGo wrote:Front or rear?

Good point.
Rear, my desire for a effective rear brake is becoming an obsession.
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Re: Round Hub

Postby ToBoldlyGo » Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:23 pm

I always think the key is bedding the brakes in properly. I never use new pads harshly, just let them rub lightly and come to a halt slowly. Easier said than done, I know. But my back brake is a stopper and I can lock the hub up.

Suppose it's got to be a new hub really. The chance of getting a decent original are probably hit and miss. The Scootopia hub is said to be very good, but I think they're sold out. Otherwise you're probably looking at something like a Uni hub.
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Re: Round Hub

Postby Jim Rose » Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:15 am

If you want good brakes the shoes are as important as the hub. When I fitted my engine Jarv @ Lambretta Rehab used a tool that look like a hub that shaves the shoes down to true level so there are no high or low spots. The rear brakes are brilliant.
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Re: Round Hub

Postby dscscotty » Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:14 am

Scootopia are good or as Jim says get your shoes skimmed, AF and many other reputable dealers offer this service.
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Re: Round Hub

Postby hullygully » Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:23 am

if you're near to the Hull area I've got a brake shoe trimmer thingymibob :shock:
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