Hi Guys,
Can anyone please advise me on improving my (late) series2 braking system. I don't really want to fit disk brakes
so is there another way to improve the braking i.e. increase drum size if poss? or fit a servo?
I would be most grateful for any good suggestion please.
Have you tried Mintex brake shoes? They are only a few pounds more than the basic brake shoe, I recently put them on a friends traveller and it made a huge difference to the brakes, the old ones werent worn out just useless.
Second what David said, check all brake cylinders work as they should and that the system is rid of any air and with a couple of Mintex shoes on the front and 8" drums you'll have some decent braking power.
My Series II 803 has all original drums and she stops beautifully, firm and secure. In my experience when people complain about the effectiveness of drum brakes it's usually due to worn components or bad adjustment. Wheel cylinders get sticky, drums get out of round and the stud holes wear allowing the drum to move on the studs, hoses harden, shoes and springs wear.
Treat her to new drums (skimming never seems to do the job), really good quality shoes, new cylinders, springs and hoses. None of the parts are expensive. Fit everything up and bleed and adjust. They'll be just fine.
