BRAKES - Page 2

knothead · 07-22-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by new2riding

I've read a lot about the rear disk locking up. I have drum brakes. I've had the back tire off, and I'm new, maybe I didn't reassemble properly. I ride street, and use 20% back brake all the time. Yesterday I tapped the foot brake and i thought I hit a pop can. Like the foot lever kicked back. It does not happen all the time, maybe 1 in 40. It never happened before I pulled the rear tire. That's why I figure it's something I messed up while re-assembling. Any thoughts and suggestions are apprecieated.

First guess is they're not adjusted tight enough. Second guess is you've left a spring off or i the wrong place. Fix it! I slid through an intersection doing 70mph with the rear locked one time. Did just what you said, popped, but mine locked and wouldn't unlock!

katoranger · 07-22-2007, 06:46 PM

Yes, Check to make sure they are adjusted correctly. You should only need the move the pedal slightly to engage the rear brake. Allen

IronFist · 07-22-2007, 06:55 PM

Thanks guys, I'll adjust before I test. I'll pull the wheel and inspect the drum too.

07-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#17
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Yes, Check to make sure they are adjusted correctly. You should only need the move the pedal slightly to engage the rear brake. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#18
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Thanks guys, I'll adjust before I test. I'll pull the wheel and inspect the drum too.
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