I have heard various unsubstantiated comments over the years re Fly brakes describing them as everything from abysmal to good but so far, all attempts to get a front brake on my Fly that offers any serious retardation have failed. I have built up two front wheels with (admittedly not new but) seemingly unworn sets of linings only to find both have no stopping power?
The drums are not scored, the linings, springs, pivots, levers and cable all seem fine.
I tried my local brake factor with the view to them re-lining a set of shoes to try and improve things only to be told, they have ceased doing this on H & S grounds?
Before sending shoes to far flung specialists in the hope they will produce something that gives me a brake, can anyone advise, a successful source/proven material that delivers a safe front brake using the original British Hub Co unit?.
I am not expecting the same as a modern disc or even the power of my twin leading shoe 650 Triumph, but so far, I do not feel I can submit my Fly for MOT because of the complete lack of an effective stopper?
Regards
Mike