After wrestling with the front shoes on my '70 FLH for 20 minutes and thinking, " there has to be a better way ". Watching you do it, now I know there is. Thanks again Mike.
That was my first MC. repair. 49 panhead.. Asked the sales clerk at HD dealership how hard it was to do this job. He told me " for Jerry Lee to play a piano was no problem, but it would be impossible for him ". I got the shoes rebuilt, regardless of him
Mike just want to thank you. I’ve learned so much from you over the years. I’ve successfully built 2 Harley Davidson engine and I’m working on completely rebuilding a 96 EVO. You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Got all my drum brake stuff boxed up. Been running a disc brake for 30+ years. This brought back memories of when I was running my old mechanical brake set up😊👍
Used to use a chisel to shop off the rivets from the underside of the shoe because they were accessible as where yours are recessed. Used two punches to put new rivets on new shoes. Lots of VW Bugs. If the shoes were still good but soaked with brake fluid because of a leaky brake cylinder we used to burn off the brake fluid from the shoes using gasoline that we would siphoned out of the customers tank. That is how my boss did it and he was a VW factory trained mechanic from Germany. This was back in the mid 60's.
I love the simple and good working pieces of the old iron, no foo foo stuff, just the stuff needed and a good install is all that’s needed to work and you do a excellent job buddy
Haven't got a panhead but I'm sure I'll learn something regardless 🧐👌🇦🇺 *Ahh drilling & re-rivetting brake pads. I worked in the RAAF 'Wheels/Brakes/Fuel Tanks' depot for ***_Aermacchi or Macchi MB-326_* , FA18 & Hawk aircraft. Did plenty of Macchi brake pad & caliper rebuilds.
Hello Mike and move man Mike great to see you all again I want to wish you all a happy Father’s Day and many more get out and Ride on Father’s Day and enjoy it Gods bless to you all
They are the best pads I have ever used. The fronts last forever it seems. I keep trying to buy new ones, but they just don't wear out. And the stopping power is great.
More good info there two Mike's. Mike I've taken my 46 EL Knuckle out and the last few times I put around 20 miles on it then stop for a chat with mates, then do the same again and its ran fine, then on the way home for some reason it starts to what I describe as surging for fuel. It has a M 35 carb on it. I just wondered if you have ever come across this, points and plugs seem fine. Thanks in advance for any info you may have.
Make sure your gas caps are venting. Make sure there is no obstruction interfering with the fuel flow. Maybe something in the float bowl or emulsion tube.
'Resorting to hammers when your shoes don't fit, buys your chiropodist a new Benz'. Plato O'Meat, chairman of the Association of Geriatric Shoe Repairers, at their AGM - 'We must prove to the World, once & for all, that we're not just a load of old cobblers!' : )
Mike....Could you let us know your sources for parts when you buy new stuff for your classic bikes? I'm left kind of wondering where you go to buy a new quality brake drum for an old panhead...😎
It was on the edge of the shoe (on the metal). It really doesn't rub the backing plate there, like I thought it did and I removed it. But it wasn't on the lining, it was on the edge of the shoe. Thank you.
Mike May I ask On the old bikes In your opinion Do you change to shoes And Have ya had you to cut or grind the Drum? Oh Boy those are really easy to to do But I have had 30 plus years All that tapping is not necessary Replying as I am watching We would like the shoes up and hook the springs and then just snap them down
Mike....I also have a 1951FL with the original rear drum mechanical brake. I've struggled at times to make stops. (I also have a 58FL with later (69-72) bigger drums and shoes) I've heard of "magic" shoes that are supposed to improve stopping power of the earlier brakes. What are your thoughts in regards to improved shoes?.....just wondering in Tulsa.....walt
As usual you always do a good show I like older bikes oh by the way I was going to kiaser clinic the other day and comeing home a brother pulled up next to me on a rat bike but everything on it was all there is saw that he had a parent of strategic pipes on it so I asked him to review her up what a soothing running motor but I ask him if he would Rev it and he did it was buitifule to hear it he had this big dent in the gas tank I said to him someone must have bump there noggin on it we laughed like hell it was good talking to a brother and we had a good laugh LEMAY NELSON
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Glad you're keepin the dinosaurs alive but no hardly Dependable coaster brakes for me in today's traffic.
Okay.
Good to see you again Mike 👍it's Good to be seen ,right ? 🏁
Yes indeed.
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Those drums are becoming a forgotten art. On a duoglide the rear brake is super important because the front drum is just a hill hold.
On a Duoglide, the rear drum brake is hydraulic. Doing a good rebuild on that stock Glide front brake will make it quite useful.
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After wrestling with the front shoes on my '70 FLH for 20 minutes and thinking, " there has to be a better way ". Watching you do it, now I know there is. Thanks again Mike.
Glad to help!
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That was my first MC. repair.
49 panhead..
Asked the sales clerk at HD dealership how hard it was to do this job.
He told me " for Jerry Lee to play a piano was no problem, but it would be impossible for him ".
I got the shoes rebuilt, regardless of him
You bet.
Thanks Mike. Riveting new linings onto my ‘64 Pan without the special tool, but now I know how it’s supposed to look when done properly.
Cool.
Mike just want to thank you. I’ve learned so much from you over the years. I’ve successfully built 2 Harley Davidson engine and I’m working on completely rebuilding a 96 EVO. You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Wow! Thank You.
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More wonderful how to by Mike !
Thank You.
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Yes I like take something old and make it last too. It’s a good feeling thanks Mike
Yes, and I want to ride this old thing forever.
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Got all my drum brake stuff boxed up. Been running a disc brake for 30+ years. This brought back memories of when I was running my old mechanical brake set up😊👍
Mechanical drums on my Pan. Hydraulic discs on my Shovel.
Used to use a chisel to shop off the rivets from the underside of the shoe because they were accessible as where yours are recessed. Used two punches to put new rivets on new shoes. Lots of VW Bugs. If the shoes were still good but soaked with brake fluid because of a leaky brake cylinder we used to burn off the brake fluid from the shoes using gasoline that we would siphoned out of the customers tank. That is how my boss did it and he was a VW factory trained mechanic from Germany. This was back in the mid 60's.
Cool. Thank you.
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Thanks for the memories.made think about doing the real drum barke on my old hardtailed shovel.
Go for it!
I love the simple and good working pieces of the old iron, no foo foo stuff, just the stuff needed and a good install is all that’s needed to work and you do a excellent job buddy
Thank You.
It's nice to see a really experienced mechanic struggle, it makes me feel better about me struggling.
It gets that way sometimes, when you're being watched.
Haven't got a panhead but I'm sure I'll learn something regardless 🧐👌🇦🇺
*Ahh drilling & re-rivetting brake pads. I worked in the RAAF 'Wheels/Brakes/Fuel Tanks' depot for ***_Aermacchi or Macchi MB-326_* , FA18 & Hawk aircraft. Did plenty of Macchi brake pad & caliper rebuilds.
I'm sure I could learn some very cool stuff from you.
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Thanks for All the great videos you put out.. some bring back memories of bikes I forgot about working on !!!
Thanks for watching!
Great job Mike, looks fun doing work on your bike 😎 Art from Reno NV
It is! Thank You.
I can watch my face by the reflection in my glasses
And that is an adventure.
Great video Mike as usual!
Thank You.
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Good Instruction video. Nice that brass rivets are softer then the ones we used.
Yes they are!
Hello Mike and move man Mike great to see you all again I want to wish you all a happy Father’s Day and many more get out and Ride on Father’s Day and enjoy it Gods bless to you all
Thank you and backatcha.
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Beautiful to see even experts struggle from time to time.
Good video!
Thank you very much!
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They are the best pads I have ever used. The fronts last forever it seems. I keep trying to buy new ones, but they just don't wear out. And the stopping power is great.
Yup.
More good info there two Mike's. Mike I've taken my 46 EL Knuckle out and the last few times I put around 20 miles on it then stop for a chat with mates, then do the same again and its ran fine, then on the way home for some reason it starts to what I describe as surging for fuel. It has a M 35 carb on it. I just wondered if you have ever come across this, points and plugs seem fine. Thanks in advance for any info you may have.
Make sure your gas caps are venting. Make sure there is no obstruction interfering with the fuel flow. Maybe something in the float bowl or emulsion tube.
I have the same drill press, it was made by the Atlas press company, have had it close to 50 years and still gets used a lot
Cool. Thanks for the info.
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'Resorting to hammers when your shoes don't fit, buys your chiropodist a new Benz'.
Plato O'Meat, chairman of the Association of Geriatric Shoe Repairers, at their AGM -
'We must prove to the World, once & for all, that we're not just a load of old cobblers!' : )
Using a light tap with a hammer is no big deal. Using the weight of the "persuader" rather than beating on something is not a bad thing.
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On automotive shoes the shorter pad goes to the front long one on the back.
Yes.
Good morning Mike and Mike ! How are you ? Thank you for this video .
Good Morning and thank you.
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Very informative as always nice work
Thank You.
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Jeez... trying to mount those shoes onto the backing plate looked like you were trying to herd cats...!
I usually do it with the backing plate mounted to the frame. Only two hands.
Sorry about all the Jibber Jabber from me. Mike's Coffee Kicked in and I was along for the Ride 😊😁🤭
Really? I thought we all had a good time.
Everyone has a way to do things. However, The Company only use one lower brake spring for the rear brakes.
Okay
Mike....Could you let us know your sources for parts when you buy new stuff for your classic bikes? I'm left kind of wondering where you go to buy a new quality brake drum for an old panhead...😎
V-Twin (Tedd Cycle)
Don’t put grease on the brake linings!😂
It was on the edge of the shoe (on the metal). It really doesn't rub the backing plate there, like I thought it did and I removed it. But it wasn't on the lining, it was on the edge of the shoe. Thank you.
Good video Mike. It got me wondering if there is a chance of a broken brake lining, like you had, ever locking up the rear wheel?
Not that I know of. But, I replaced it.
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Mike
May I ask
On the old bikes
In your opinion
Do you change to shoes
And Have ya had you to cut or grind the Drum?
Oh Boy those are really easy to to do
But I have had 30 plus years
All that tapping is not necessary
Replying as I am watching
We would like the shoes up and hook the springs and then just snap them down
Really easy with the plate mounted to the frame.
Mike....I also have a 1951FL with the original rear drum mechanical brake. I've struggled at times to make stops. (I also have a 58FL with later (69-72) bigger drums and shoes) I've heard of "magic" shoes that are supposed to improve stopping power of the earlier brakes. What are your thoughts in regards to improved shoes?.....just wondering in Tulsa.....walt
Yes, if you can find a shop (brake shop) that can line your shoes with Kevlar lining.
Can you do a video on 1968 flh rear hydraulic drum brake rebuild?
When I do one, I'll show it. Factory Service manual shows it quite well.
Mike would you agree retirement really means working twice as much? Seems that way to me...
I mostly just work on my own stuff.
Have you made a vid. On front brake thanks bro YTB
I don't think so. It's just as easy as the rear, however.
Thank you
Thank you.
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As usual you always do a good show I like older bikes oh by the way I was going to kiaser clinic the other day and comeing home a brother pulled up next to me on a rat bike but everything on it was all there is saw that he had a parent of strategic pipes on it so I asked him to review her up what a soothing running motor but I ask him if he would Rev it and he did it was buitifule to hear it he had this big dent in the gas tank I said to him someone must have bump there noggin on it we laughed like hell it was good talking to a brother and we had a good laugh LEMAY NELSON
Way cool times on the road. They still happen.
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