Comstar brake shoes

[b_1_rd]

So, turns out the 180x30 is the default shoe for the 550 anyway. Feel a bit daft having asked the question, but you live and learn. 

The product number does seem to have changed from H-283 to H-316 for EBC brakes so wasn’t fully straight forward. I actually think the hub would accept a wider shoe but may as well go with what was previously fitted.

Anyway thanks for everyone’s input.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Never feel daft asking a question here especially when you have a non standard set up.

There is often something for others to learn or pick up on when asking such questions.

[Bryanj]

If it fits a 550 it should be 500 twin and four as well, the number change is probably a friction material change. EBC may need the sides filing where the holes are to get the plate and split pins on

[b_1_rd]

Well they turned up (a day late thanks to FedEx mis-sorting it) and they fit perfectly.

Would you guys grease the pivot points or leave it alone?

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Personally I would grease the pivot points sparingly - when the shoes are fitted I would wipe off any excess that is pushed out.

[b_1_rd]

Makes sense, thanks Ted.

[b_1_rd]

So, after all the fuss trying to get the right brake shoes turns out the brake plate was from a 550 (so the shoes I got were correct for that) but the wheels seem to be for a 650 and the two don’t appear to be compatible.

When everything was properly tightened up, the plate was rubbing on the hub rim, which explains why there was a washer inside pushing the plate away from the wheel hub, but that left a small gap which would have let moisture and dirt in I would think.

So ended up buying a 650 plate (with shoes) from eBay, which arrived today, and everything now fits properly!

Another learning experience!

Fun but could do without buying things that I don’t use. Hoping eventually to get some spoked wheels so will keep the 550 plate and new shoes I have in the hope I can use them on there.