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That fine engineer and long time club member Malcolm Saggers (RIP) produced a hydraulic twin leading shoe conversion of the standard AMC front brake.dave16mct wrote:A member a few years ago used to offer a service to modify your standard brake plate, making it twin leading shoe. I think his name was Dagger. Ex chairman Malcolm has one on his CSR.
Dave.
Similar to what I had in mind. Although I was thinking of just using two std cams. I was also thinking of rotating the plate so the torque arm was to rear but still keeping the cable mount to the front. Thank you for pointing out those photos. They will help to mentally run through options before doing any work.Andy51 wrote:If you look on the club website photos (I do not know how to post links on my iPad) under pictures/bikes/classic road machines/TLS front brake you will see a very professionally made 2LS conversion to the standard AMC 7 in front brake by a member called Poul. The brakeplate work looks difficult but 'do able' on a lathe and milling machine, but the machining of the cam is brilliant but looks extremely difficult. I am currently working on fitting a Honda CB 250/350 2LS brakeplate (180mm) into a '55 on AMC hub, but it isn't that simple - will report progress in due course. I have just completed work on fitting a BSA single sided 8 in hub into teledraulic forks (needs new axle making) as they were reckoned to be one of the better brakes of their era. PM me for details. Andy
Do I understand correctly that you want to put the torque arm in compression instead of tension? If so, then you will be making a dangerous mistake as has often been pointed out on this forum.bob121 wrote: Similar to what I had in mind. Although I was thinking of just using two std cams. I was also thinking of rotating the plate so the torque arm was to rear but still keeping the cable mount to the front. Thank you for pointing out those photos. They will help to mentally run through options before doing any work.
Just considering the possibility. I've only got a picture in my head at the moment. Only been thinking about it for the last week. Either way, I think the torque arm would have to be replaced with one that has more material surrounding the anchor point.robcurrie wrote:
Do I understand correctly that you want to put the torque arm in compression instead of tension? If so, then you will be making a dangerous mistake as has often been pointed out on this forum.
Rob C
You should take a look at the torque arm fitted on Teledraulic forks for 1967-69 G80CS and P11 models. It may be the answer to your requirements.bob121 wrote: Either way, I think the torque arm would have to be replaced with one that has more material surrounding the anchor point.
Why not? Malcolm Sagger's 2LS hydraulic conversion is brilliant and ensures much more friction force than can be produced by a mechanical brake - ever.bob121 wrote:That was an interesting read. Although I don't want to go hydraulic.