Marmaduke

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• Feb 22, 2020

• #1

I've got a set of swb and lwb axles and I'm about to start the rebuild of my swb 2a. So is there a notable difference between the braking capability of the two? As in am I better putting the slightly larger lwb brakes on the swb axles or are they both comparatively crap I'm only asking as I'm about to start painting stuff

Cheers Rob

 

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Colthebrummie

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• Feb 22, 2020

• #2

I've got a lwb series 3 with the bigger drums and they are surprisingly good.

Col

 

wireman

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• Feb 22, 2020

• #3

LWB 11" drums should in theory be better than SWB 10" by 10% I would think. Correctly set up and serviced I have never had a problem with SWB brakes. LWB Twin Leading Shoe systems can be a PITA to bleed. I ended up swapping the bleed nipple to the top and I bled them in an instant.

 

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rob1miles

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• Feb 22, 2020

• #4

The LWB 11 TLS is a better brake, but it is a lot harder to bleed. You haven't mentioned your brake set up, servo. duel circuit?

 

Marmaduke

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• Feb 22, 2020

• #5

rob1miles said:

The LWB 11 TLS is a better brake, but it is a lot harder to bleed. You haven't mentioned your brake set up, servo. duel circuit?

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It's spread around the shed and I can't remember cos it's been in bits for a few years

 

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John S

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• Feb 23, 2020

• #6

Dual systems?

 

Blackburn

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• Feb 24, 2020

• #7

Series servo pedal assembly are rare check what pedal box you have.
TLS are good on road but not so good in reverse if your trialling or do a lot of off road.

 

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rob1miles

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• Feb 24, 2020

• #8

I'll second that, we wiegh in at 2 1/4 tons due to the camper conversion, TLS on a hill are a challenge.