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[p]

The brakes on my 2000 classic tend to snatch when warmed up, all appears to be in good order inside drums both front and back, I am wondering if the return springs are too weak and allowing the servo effect from leading shoes to actually take over, causing a "grab"? Certainly tensin feels very light on lever. Is this possible, and where can I get stronger ones if so, please? I've filed slope on leading edges etc. but to little avail.

[p]

Wish there was a way to edit out spelling errors in your own post!!(.....tension!)

[neddy]

Our hosts sell new springs which i have fitted along with superior brake linings from the Indian ones and the improvement all around is very noticeable

[Alan R]

Hi guys--------- has your TLS linkage been modified ??..That helps as well..

[p]

Thanks, yes I have the modified linkage, and today I found that one shoe was "in advance" of the other..... perhaps the snatch was when the second one suddenly engaged?? Anyway, I spent a hour chalking/removing high spots/ ballancing things, also de-glazed shoes and drum, so will see if it has made any difference over the next week as it beds back in......

[Alan R]

OK-----------good luck and keep in touch ???

[Norm]

brake snatch can often be cause if the brake shoes haven't been bevelled front and rear

[simon]

Does the brake arm pull from in front or from behind? My brake setup was homemade and so I had it pulling from the the front of the drum assuming that it would be more efficient. Instead it just grabbed like a bugger so I swapped it to pulling from behind the forks and the problem was gone.