Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models
by Solid Air » Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:05 pm
Can anyone recommend a pair of rear GP brake shoes that fit under the hub without needing to grind 1/2" off them?
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by lofty » Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:25 am
Ive had good experience with SIP perfomance
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by Storkfoot » Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:26 am
I remember having to file down Newfren shoes but I don’t recall having to do that with any other makes. That said, often the shoes aren’t glued in the right place so you have to cut down one of the ends. That seems to happen randomly with a lot of manufacturers.
MB ones aren’t too bad.
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by gaz_powell » Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:58 pm
I'm happy with the standard makino.
They usually need a bit of work but with skimming tools and the new concentric pins that should help..
I have both and yet to use them...
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by Solid Air » Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:05 pm
Thank you everybody, food for thought there.
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by Toddy » Mon Feb 23, 2026 10:08 pm
I’ve used Makino usually a good fit
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