Gregory Bender

Brakes - External brake return spring

Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models

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Thanks to Frank Granli who sent this information to me in a private communication. In Frank's own words:

I have installed some exposed return springs on my 4 LS front brake, after an idea I saw on your excellent loop frame web page. Somebody had done this with their 2 LS rear brake. Is this something that might be of interest for other loopers? I have done so, because my 4 LS brake had a tendency to almost get stuck in on position, the return movement was very slow. This happened even with freshly cleaned and lubricated brake arms. So, before disaster, I have installed these exposed springs, and they do help.

External brake return spring fitted to a 4-leading shoe drum brake as found on some Moto Guzzi 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police motorcycles.
External brake return spring fitted to a 4-leading shoe drum brake as found on some Moto Guzzi 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police motorcycles.

Photo courtesy of Frank Granli.