As I totally prefer moderate rearset pegs, instead of the (too far forward) stock peg position, I am now considering converting the rear drum brake on both my XS650D and my RD350A to cable actuation, instead of the heavy and clunky stock brake shaft/arm/stay, plus the required linkage between rearset pedal and the splined shaft.
DCC, and some other vendors are selling some setups, and on those, the cable ends up in a fairly severe S shape. Basically pointing aft, then down, then aft, like shown in the attached pic.
On drum brake Yamaha roadracers, like the TR3, the cable went up in a smooth arc, then down.
I am thinking about having the cable point down at the pedal end, then arcing back towards the brake drum. Just making a pedal that is more or less straight, instead of L-shaped. That way, I can have the stopper for the cable sleeve on/attached to the static brake stay, which is the most convenient.
I believe there are two main objectives here, minimizing cable friction, and minimizing any feedback of suspension movement into the brake. Feel free to provide suggestions, constructive criticism, and ridicule
DCC, and some other vendors are selling some setups, and on those, the cable ends up in a fairly severe S shape. Basically pointing aft, then down, then aft, like shown in the attached pic.
On drum brake Yamaha roadracers, like the TR3, the cable went up in a smooth arc, then down.
I am thinking about having the cable point down at the pedal end, then arcing back towards the brake drum. Just making a pedal that is more or less straight, instead of L-shaped. That way, I can have the stopper for the cable sleeve on/attached to the static brake stay, which is the most convenient.
I believe there are two main objectives here, minimizing cable friction, and minimizing any feedback of suspension movement into the brake. Feel free to provide suggestions, constructive criticism, and ridicule