Period correct brakes - 1946

bikewithnoname · Oct 16, 2013

Hi guys,

First post so be gentle.

I'm building up a 1946 Maclean’s road frame and have pretty much sourced everything bar the stem, bars and brakes. I've tried to keep everything period correct but am not sure what brakes I should be looking for, any help you can provide in letting me know what brakes would be period correct would be great.

roadking · Oct 16, 2013

bikewithnoname":2bs99u6e said:
Hi guys,

First post so be gentle.

I'm building up a 1946 Maclean’s road frame and have pretty much sourced everything bar the stem, bars and brakes. I've tried to keep everything period correct but am not sure what brakes I should be looking for, any help you can provide in letting me know what brakes would be period correct would be great.

Burlite, B&T Manx, CLB, Doherty, GB, Lytalloy (1947 on), MAFAC (a little later) and Universal(Mod 39) is another, these are examples of brakes makers listed in the contemporary cycling catalogues, although they're not commonly available today (perhaps with the exception of MAFAC).

If you want to keep it British you'll need a GB bar and stem too.

Jon.

bikewithnoname · Oct 16, 2013

thanks, would the "hidiminium" GB brakes be correct?

Old Ned · Oct 16, 2013

LAM?

Or are they only 50's?

OldTel · Oct 16, 2013

Gloria brakes are a possible, as well. Terry

roadking · Oct 16, 2013

bikewithnoname":1r4ag6qd said:
thanks, would the "hidiminium" GB brakes be correct?

Hiduminium (developed by Rolls Royce before WW2 - High Duty Aluminium) was the material they were made from: I think GB brakes were only available from '48 though.

Adherence to the concept of period correct, especially with frames from this period can be very frustrating (from the point of view of obtaining parts - especially in good condition).

Jon.

bikewithnoname · Oct 16, 2013

Thanks for the suggestions all.

I'm trying to be as period correct as possible, but as you say finding the parts is the key. If something comes up and is '51 rather than '46 I think I'll go for it. I'm not looking for NOS stuff which makes finding parts a little easier, I want the bike to look as old as it is, my focus is patina rather than polished chrome.

Time to start trawling eBay I guess!

bagpuss · Oct 17, 2013

Do not forget Resilions. Not cheap and they take a bit of setting up,but done properly they have superb stopping power .
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/co ... story.html

Period correct brakes - 1946

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