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New 122s owner and first impressions.... 120-130

posted by  walrus3 on  Sat Jul 24 04:00 CST 2010
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Hey Marco!
A larger master cylinder will the braking pressure higher, so you don't want to go that way.
Like Ron says, with the OEM brakes working right, they are usually pretty good.
I wouldn't worry about a dual MC or booster at this point.
You will need a VERY sturdy puller to get the brake drums off. The puller needs to work
on the lug bolts because the required force is enough to really damage the brake drum
if you grab it by the rim.
Here are some pix of a very simple puller I made:





I made this one out of a front hub that had been rendered unserviceable by a spectacular bearing failure.
It pushes the axle through the drum's hub by tightening the lugbolts.
If more stroke is needed a spacer is put between the inside and the end of the axle.
Has never failed to easily pull a brake drum.
I may be able to cough up a float bowl for you. e-mail me at gdowns [at] cableone [dot] net. Send me your mailing address.
--
George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!






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