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Old 06-12-2015, 06:40 PM   #18
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: Drum brake ovality?

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Originally Posted by bikemaniac View Post
Should you be able to fully block the brakes at 30 mph?
My brake lever is pointing forward with approx 15 deg as mentioned in the Les Andrews manual. Is the end position at 12 o clock (fully depressed brakes) or should the lever be able to turn further towards the rear of the vehicle?
I would say the brakes should lock by the time the front lever is vertical. If they don't, then you may need to adjust them tighter. They won't need the "pill" since you said they are 15* forward.
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