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Reverse pull front brake.
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:13 pmby St George
I have fitted a brand new series 3 front disc ( standard Type ). I have been looking at converting to reverse pull set up.
I have looked at three kits as follows.
Rimini Lambretta £38.50
Ebay UK £25.00 free post
Cambridge Lamb' £7.94
They all look the same, am I missing something, big difference in prices. Thanks.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
Posted:
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:47 pmby Storkfoot
Depends what parts you already have. Rimini part RLC005 £6.50 makes life a bit easier in that you don't have to tap and drill anything. Also, Scooter Restorations cable:
Front Disc Brake Cable (Grey) (14-71h)
I don't bother with those cable guides as, in my experience, they vibrate themselves to bits. Judiciously placed cable ties are better.
Lastly, you may wish to consider placing petrol pipe (8mm diameter) over the cable. This tends to keep the cable away from the tyre anyway.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:59 amby Fast n Furious
Back in the 70's we used to use gold effect shower hosing to stiffen up and decorate the part of the cable you get to see. How tacky was that?
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:55 amby CHRIS in MARGATE
And then B & Q opened up and the range of colours was endless lol.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:18 pmby St George
Hi Storkfoot. I have found the Rimini website, is there anywhere in the UK I can purchase that part RLC005.
Thanks for replies lads.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:18 pmby Warkton Tornado No.1
You can use standard SIII components, either back brake or gear/clutch cable adjusters from memory.
Although any set-ups I've ever done will have a ferrule & lock nut fitted, I've always adjusted the cable via the lower nyloc nut as it's just so much easier.
I hope the image on this site helps:
http://www.racinglambrettas.com/yourscooters/dl125.htm
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
Posted:
Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:09 pmby St George
Many thanks for the image, similar to what I have seen before.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:17 pmby Storkfoot
St George wrote:Hi Storkfoot. I have found the Rimini website, is there anywhere in the UK I can purchase that part RLC005.
Thanks for replies lads.
To my knowledge, no. I recently ordered one with a few other bits and bobs. Only light stuff so the postage was, from memory, 10 euros.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:45 pmby CHRIS in MARGATE
I never bought any special parts to facilitate this modification.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:14 pmby Rich Oswald
CHRIS in MARGATE wrote:I never bought any special parts to facilitate this modification.
Nor me.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
Posted:
Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:55 pmby St George
Will have a look as soon as I can defrost my fingers. Many positive replies lads, thank-you.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:04 pmby Tractorman
All you will need is something to fit the outer cable to the ferrule. A cable adjuster for a carb will do nicely.
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:36 pmby Storkfoot
Re: Reverse pull front brake.
Posted:
Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:52 pmby St George
Thanks for all the input lads, I had a quick look in the garage this morning, I think I now have all the parts that I will need. Still too cold to sit on a garage floor. Should warm up next week. Regards
