Brake skimming and re-lining shoes

We offer a range of services to restore the brakes on your bike. 

To restore the braking, we reline the brake shoes with modern material to an oversize thickness, then skim the wheel hub once the wheel is complete to ensure it is round. Next, we measure the diameter, and while the shoes are mounted to the brake plate, we use the lathe to machine the shoes to the correct diameter. The process maximises the contact area of the shoes onto the braking surface of the hub to achieve the best retarding force.