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Post by almar on Apr 19, 2023 16:51:28 GMT
The front brake on my project Superdream is pretty ineffective. A previous owner had “upgraded” the bike to twin discs. So the questions are:- Are the front brakes normally feeble? Can anyone suggest what pads the “upgrade” will require? Since buying the bike I have replaced Clutch unit, including cable, friction plates and pressure plate. Rear brake linings. Cushion drive, front and rear sprockets and chain, after the original crush drive failed causing the chain to come off. Fortunately no consequent damage and no “off” for the rider. Rectifier. Full oil and filter change. Fitted new offside mirror as adjustment screws were too corroded to turn. Still to do. Clean and rebuild carburettors. Fit new rubber carb “connectors” on reassembly, already purchased. (sorry can’t remember the correct name). it runs well but, although it looked nice cosmetically, it has clearly not been maintained too well mechanically. I still enjoy riding it though.
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Post by BritPete on Apr 19, 2023 18:03:13 GMT
The 400 came with twin discs as standard
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Post by almar on Apr 19, 2023 19:06:17 GMT
Thank you.
I was misinformed. That should make choice much easier.
I appreciate the help given on this Forum, especially to a numpty like me.
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Post by buster on Apr 19, 2023 19:11:44 GMT
its worth checking to see that its definitely got a 400 master cylinder on it (cant remember the bore sizes offhand) people got confused with which 250/400 parts could be interchanged.
I fitted a braided (black) hose to my single disc set up on the 400 thing and its nearly a brake now
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Post by BritPete on Apr 20, 2023 5:27:06 GMT
The 400 master cylinder should have 5/8 on the bottom
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Post by almar on Apr 20, 2023 18:19:29 GMT
its worth checking to see that its definitely got a 400 master cylinder on it (cant remember the bore sizes offhand) people got confused with which 250/400 parts could be interchanged. I fitted a braided (black) hose to my single disc set up on the 400 thing and its nearly a brake now I am confused again. You “ fitted a braided (black) hose to my single disc set up on the 400…….”and yet BritPete stated that the 400 came with twin discs as standard. So, is standard trim a single or a twin disc ser-up?🤔
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Post by buster on Apr 20, 2023 18:31:00 GMT
its worth checking to see that its definitely got a 400 master cylinder on it (cant remember the bore sizes offhand) people got confused with which 250/400 parts could be interchanged. I fitted a braided (black) hose to my single disc set up on the 400 thing and its nearly a brake now I am confused again. You “ fitted a braided (black) hose to my single disc set up on the 400…….”and yet BritPete stated that the 400 came with twin discs as standard. So, is standard trim a single or a twin disc ser-up?🤔 all the superdream UK 400 models are twin disc, mines the earlier bike, it was a 400a but its now 5 speed manual, a bit like a 400 dream
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Post by almar on Apr 20, 2023 18:37:31 GMT
Thank you, clarity again.🙂
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