Who has drums

[jamesdart]

I have a few of these Worksman drum hubs and they just don't stop. Well Start with this one, I have front and rear drum, New cables and I used old school did compe long mtb levers. The cables are standard size. I won't even ride it, being a freewheel.
I kind of feel like the cables are stretching and I may need larger diameter cables and possibly moto levers. Anyone have these hubs stopping well?

 

[wspider]

switch to coaster brake hub

 

[pedal4416]

Are the previously used or new? Clean the pads and lightly scuff the braking surfaces. That is if there is still pads inside? Also use a linear brake cable housing, they are a lot stiffer and not spongey like a coiled housing. Maybe play with different pull levers too.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Agree with cleaning/replacing the pads.
I was always told that the spiral housing were for shifting and the non-spiral for braking too.


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[jamesdart]

Lot of meat on the shoes one hub is new.

 

[clamdigger]

I bought a used Worksman with a front drum brake that stops poorly, so I know what you mean. Seller had installed new brake lever and cable. I read that a long pull V-brake lever does not have the correct leverage for a drum brake. A caliper brake lever does. Have not tried it yet, missing the round to it . My go to lever for problems is the Avid Speed Dial .