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Bryanj:
Before condemning them try riding a 1960 t120!

Green1:

--- Quote from: totty on September 29, 2015, 02:56:18 PM ---It might be worth checking a few basics before modifying.

Is the pivot seized
Do the hoses bulge
Are the pads seized in the caliper
Are the pads contaminated
Are the pads bedded in

I've had the pivot seize twice and it makes a noticeable difference, it's worth cleaning it every service.

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Agree with totty 100% rough up the pads and disk and degrease it makes a massive difference.
Thee pivot also has to be perfect.
The brakes aren't actually that bad there's just a lack of feel at the leaver you've just got to remember your on a 70's bike. 

Mick
 

Norniron:

--- Quote from: wolfheze on September 29, 2015, 01:34:39 PM ---Might look at gathering the bits and pieces for a twin disc set up. Previous owner obviously thought  the same about the brake perfomance  as the ******* advertised some parts for a twin disc conversion  on here a week after I had bought it rather than throw them in with the bike. Think they turned out to be wrong anyway!

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It was me that bought it!
Yea u r correct,the caliper was for a 750

mike the bike:
With a seized pivot it's like having half a brake - not good.  I always keep it greased up with copperslip.

wolfheze:
Forgive my ignorance but is the pivot the thing that allows the caliper to slide sideways?

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