installing a rear drum brake
03-19-21, 08:56 PM
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flypaca
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installing a rear drum brake
Even though I have 3 tandems none have a rear drum brake. I would like to install one on my '72 paramount tandem it has a campy 36 hole freewheel hub. I thought it prudent to ask the experts here before I spend the cash for a brake that may not be compatible or may not be able to be used at all. Thanks for your input in advance. I do live in the CO mountains and need more brakes than the calipers on the bike.
Peter
Peter
03-20-21, 02:28 AM
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This link may be of some help-
https://www.precisiontandems.com/arai.htm
https://www.precisiontandems.com/arai.htm
03-20-21, 12:47 PM
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flypaca
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thanks
That tells me that I don't have the correct hub to add a drum brake or a disk either. so I guess that I will continue tuning the cantilevers for max effort.
03-21-21, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by flypaca
That tells me that I don't have the correct hub to add a drum brake or a disk either. so I guess that I will continue tuning the cantilevers for max effort.
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03-21-21, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by flypaca
That tells me that I don't have the correct hub to add a drum brake or a disk either. so I guess that I will continue tuning the cantilevers for max effort.
Some new compressionless brake housing and some well adjusted fresh salmon brake pads can add a surprising amount of stopping power on clean rims. 409 and a Scotchbrite pad takes off lots of glaze.
03-21-21, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by flypaca
That tells me that I don't have the correct hub to add a drum brake or a disk either. so I guess that I will continue tuning the cantilevers for max effort.
03-21-21, 09:11 AM
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...threaded hubs aren’t too hard to find, here are a Phil Wood and a Specialized from a couple of my tandems...note I don’t use a drum, never found a need even when loaded touring in mountains.
03-21-21, 06:32 PM
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This could have been in C&V but since it was tandem specific I asked it here. When this was the built the cantilevers on it were the best of the best. I guess I will pass for now and see if I get the desire to spend more than the bike is worth for a hub and brake. Not much income for these old retired folks.
