Lambretta TV175 TV200 SX200 GP200 Inboard Cable Disc Brake (Disc Links) - White

Lambretta TV175 TV200 SX200 GP200 Inboard Cable Disc Brake (Disc Links) - White

An excellent quality reproduction of the original Lambretta inboard disc brake hub with cable type operation. It remains unobtrusive with the elegant vintage Lambretta looks.

Includes the innocenti 'i' cap, speedo worm and drive, chrome drive terminal and white windows.

Probably the most well-known technical detail that ever graced a Lambretta was the disc brake. Innocenti were the first company ever to factory equip a production two-wheeler as standard with this modern technology. Regrettably the first disc brake system was not quite as developed as modern day items, but can most certainly be considered as an important and necessary step in the right direction. They were still cable-operated, instead of a much more efficient hydraulic system which already saw use on the versions found on the cars of the day. The braking forces were still directed through the forks in the same way as with the drum brakes. This leads to the increased braking performance causing the forks to bottom-out during hard deceleration, leaving no reserve for the springs to serve as a suspension over uneven surfaces.

 Nowadays there are numerous aftermarket brake system upgrades available for Lambretta scooters. Any model that was originally produced with a drum brake up front can now be upgraded to a disc brake system. A model with an original disc brake type can be fitted with a hydraulic operation system. An externally mounted type with more performance is also possible. Finally, there are also external brake systems incorporating an anti-dive mechanism that prevents extreme fork spring compression during braking.