Newbie Drum Brake Question

[MeltingDog]

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me the best way to fix the brake (other then replacing) on an Eadie Coaster hub? The 'foot' indicated here seems to be incredibly worn down; it makes no difference when trying to stop.

Speaking of which, what makers used Eadie Coasters? (if theres too many to list dont worry bout it).

Cheers,

[classicfan1]

Try looking on eBay for a replacement, that is probably fixable, but I have no idea how to do it.

[Andrew Gorman]

Eadies are British made from the 1930's, so I'd guess they could show up on any British bike. If the "foot" really is worn down, possibly you could braze on some extra metal and file it to original shape, or add a sleeve to the drum to give the worn foot something to work against. There were sleeves like that available for New Departure Model A hubs which had a similar thin and tiny braking surface.

[MeltingDog]

currently im considering attaching a piece of lino or rubber to the foot to at least provide some resistance. sadly i dont have the tools to braze a new piece of metal on.

[Andrew Gorman]

No matter how you glue the linoleum on to the foot, it's going to rip right off. If there is a bicycle frame builder, or a very, very, very good bike shop nearby they will have a brazing set up. If you are trying to get the bike going again without a lot of tools, I'd try a sleeve on the inside of the drum to give what's left of the foot something to grab on to. As long as it more-or-less fits in place and doesn't foul on the foot in the "off" position it could work. If you are interested, I could scan a picture of the New Departure repair sleeve- a picture of the hub innards are at:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/coaster-...departure.html
The foot on that brake is part A.8, with three tiny brake shoes.
Take this with a grain of salt- I have never actually seen one of these hubs!