1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

front double leading brake compatability

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by highdez1981430cr, May 11, 2011.

  1. highdez1981430cr Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Yucca Valley,Ca.
    Will a front double leading shoe brake and hub assy. fit on a mid 80`s 40 mm forks?

    Does anyone have a double leading brake and hub for sale?
    highdez1981430cr, May 11, 2011
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  2. scoott Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Goldendale,WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 Huskies from 1979 to 1987
    Other Motorcycles:
    12 KTM's from 01 to 2010.
    The twin leading shoe brake and drum will fit all Husqvarna forks up through 1988. The older drums (pre 1983 ) are a shade too small for the twin-leading brake.
    scoott, May 11, 2011
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  3. Northern Husky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canada
    Yep, just went and had a look, twin leading shoe brake will fit on your mid 80s front disc(H2) forks. You cannot fit the disc to the earlier (H1) forks as they lack the mounting points.

    lve tried a double leading shoe brake over the stock brembo (its mounted on my avatar pic) not an improvement in any way shape or form. Currently working on a "gearco special" ......................forks and brakes from this millenium ;)

    Cheers
    Northern Husky, May 11, 2011
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  4. street2dirt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    World's Most Famous Beach
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 TXC310, WR300, 85 125WR, 82 175XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G650X
    I'm looking to put a dbl leading on the '82, need drum brakes for my vintage class. I believe some had a different size axle but u can just swap out the bushing in the backing plate.......
    street2dirt, May 11, 2011
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  5. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    You need a 83-85 drum brake front wheel, for leading link brakes -as Husky changed the hub in 83.
    I've got a 81 wheel & a 84 brake set up & they don't fit.
    ruwfo, May 12, 2011
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  6. street2dirt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    World's Most Famous Beach
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 TXC310, WR300, 85 125WR, 82 175XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G650X
    Ah nuts, thanks ruwfo, I guess I'll be adding that to my list.......
    street2dirt, May 12, 2011
    #6