Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models
by Scooterlam » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:05 pm
Who makes decent hubs.
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by ToBoldlyGo » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:36 pm
Front or rear?
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by 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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by 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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by 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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by 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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by hullygully » Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:23 am
if you're near to the Hull area I've got a brake shoe trimmer thingymibob

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