Does the front brake need dismantling or parts need replacing? Any tips/hints on how to do this would be appreciated.

Marie1 wrote:Thank you for your replies and suggestions on how to repair this brake. Perhaps I'm being rather cautious at the moment, but hearing the word 'asbestos' in relation to doing any bike maintenance makes me wonder whether it would be better to leave any repair to someone with the necessary lung protection!
531colin wrote:, but I dont remember hearing of an epedemic of asbestos related deaths....
Ian Aldridge wrote:Ho Marie1
Did you ever get your maillard drum brake fixed? We've got a tandem with a rear drum brake with much the same problem as yours had and would love some ideas on where to get new bits from.
Cheers
MikewsMITH2 wrote:These brakes just aren't very good!