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Arai brake shoe relining

Stuart Shaw2022-07-25 09:28:15

Hello everyone, I have just found and joined your fascinating forum. 

We have just acquired a Motobecane tandem from about 1980.  It has been sitting outside under cover for many years but is still in pretty good condition.  I have replaced all the cables, the rear chain, handlebar tape etc.  

The wife and I went out for a run on saturday which involved a lot of shouting from the rear seat!  Brake, brake, freewheel etc.  On one descent I tried the Arai hub brake and it wouldn't release after use.  I managed to free it off a bit but when we got home I discovered the brake linings had parted company with the shoes.  After a bit of research it seems impossible to find new shoes so can anyone recommend someone to reline the original shoes?  

Thanks, 

Stuart 

Aberdeenshire 

Stuart Hibberd2022-07-25 14:06:06
Hi Stuart I expect you took your picture with an Iphone which seem to imbed the top of the camera not the top of the picture as you view it. Should be correct now.
Stuart Hibberd2022-07-25 14:14:20
As for brake relining the Club recommends trying here Custom Brakes Hydraulics
Stuart Shaw2022-07-25 14:52:11
Thanks Stuart, I'll give them a try. 
Paul Stobart2022-07-25 16:22:45

Hello Stuart,

I have (somewhere in the garage) a new unused entire Arai Hub brake with fittings.

Make me a reasonable offer and I could send it to you.

 

all the best.

 

Paul Stobart

Paul Stobart2022-07-25 16:22:45

Hello Stuart,

I have (somewhere in the garage) a new unused entire Arai Hub brake with fittings.

Make me a reasonable offer and I could send it to you.

 

all the best.

 

Paul Stobart

Stuart Shaw2022-07-25 16:53:40

Thanks Paul but I've sent off my shoes to be relined.  

I'm sure someone will be looking for a hub brake sooner or later.  

Stuart