Cable to rod drum brake kit?
11-11-14 | 01:56 PM
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Cable to rod drum brake kit?
Hi,
I am researching the possibility of adding rod brakes to a Raleigh frame. I would like to use rod actuated drum brakes if possible, and I know there was a rod conversion kit produced b SA. Can this kit still be purchased anywhere?
Alternatively, does anyone use rod brakes with kool stop pads? Do these have decent stopping power compared to using regular pads?
I am researching the possibility of adding rod brakes to a Raleigh frame. I would like to use rod actuated drum brakes if possible, and I know there was a rod conversion kit produced b SA. Can this kit still be purchased anywhere?
Alternatively, does anyone use rod brakes with kool stop pads? Do these have decent stopping power compared to using regular pads?
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11-12-14 | 04:47 AM
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Rod brake pads press against the inside diameter of the rim, not the side walls. With that in mind, you will need proper rims, proper brake pads and holders, just for a start. Other than that, I don't know...
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11-12-14 | 06:16 AM
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I believe the OP is speaking about brakes that use a drum on the hub to stop such as on my crusty Gazelle, but I could be mistaken.
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