Make a FWH brake better ?

[simon.holyfield]

My FH brakes work reasonably well with the newest Villiers Services linings, though I don't think they as good as the half width brakes on the other bikes. They're not bedded in yet though.

What I do struggle with is binding - I have to slacken the adjustment off a ridiculous amount to stop them howling especially as I push the bike backwards.

[Richard Kal]

Has anyone changed the profile of the cam? It has the most elliptical profile of any cam I have seen on motorcycle drum brakes.
Also, an experienced member of our club told me he was able to significantly improve his 7" FWH brake by shortening the cam 6mm overall (3mm each side). I don't know if he changed the cam profile.
Regards,
Richard

[nevhunter]

Improve the Leverage and it will require more frequent adjusting and maybe over centre and cease to work. It's the rounded tips of the cam that do the work. The ARIEL adjuster is a good thing as you don't Have to readjust the cable, as long as the diemetal hasn't gone brittle and weak.Nev

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

Still on the subject
A few nice Ferodo ads I saved long ago.....

[Paul Slootheer]

Nice adverts!