Originally Posted by
ookiihito
Hi,
I just got a Worksman cruiser with front and rear drum brakes. They seem to not work as well as regular caliper brakes. I did adjust them and they stop okay in most applications but, I am worried if I was really going (I am 400lbs), they might not stop.
Is there a break in period? Do I have an unrealistic expectation of drum brakes?
Thanks,
Ookiihito
If you just bought the bike, I would ask the bikeshop/dealer. I know nothing about drum brakes on a bike, but I know they're sometimes used on tandems. You might check with that forum or maybe the clydesdale forum.