What is this front brake?

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I went today to get my Norton wheels stripped, blasted, cleaned, polished, new bearings, spokes and alloy rims. When I showed him the front brake he said “what’s this off?”

I’ve no idea it was in the bike, he’s knowledgeable about Nortons, so can anyone advise me?
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What is this front brake?
What is this front brake?
 
Thanks Chris, I’ve asked elsewhere and a possible is maybe it’s an Eddie Dow? For now curiosity only as it’s complete and just needs a strip and polish.
 
What is this front brake?



Duetto Twin Front Leader Brake

DUETTO TWIN LEADER FRONT BRAKE Replica of the famous TAYLOR DOW TWIN LEADER - This quality item is a superbly engineered brake with all stainless steel fastenings Please call us on 01342 716 120 to place an order. Price 8" single sider £770.00 + p/p 190mm
surreycycles.com surreycycles.com

Eddie Dow 1969 catalogue page.
What is this front brake?
 
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That’s the beauty. Bugger, it means I’ll need to ramp up the polishing on mine.
 
They look good, but when I use a front brake I like to know what it is going to do.
 
If I had a wheel, I could stick a disc on it as I have a full Commando front end I could use. But this will also be quite a lightweight so maybe it will prove good enough. I won’t be racing, no need to, I’ve fulfilled all my speed needs.
 
@Flatspot

Take a look at this thread, perhaps there is some more information that you might glean.

What brake is this?

I purchased this TLS brake plate from Dunstall back in the late 60's. It looks like a Triumph on the outside, but inside it is a different animal. Can anyone shed any light on this? For comparison, the Triumph inside is below: Note the Triumph plate has the cams wedging apart both...
www.accessnorton.com www.accessnorton.com

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