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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2013 15:22:27 GMT -5
Had to panic stop..another cager decided to back out on me and when I gripped the rear brakes hard the lever went slack.
I stopped and checked it and the cable isnt broken because I can get the brake to engage but I have to pull it almost to the grip. If I tighten up the nut on the back of the bike it will firm up some. But, what the happened?
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Post by scootnwinn on May 4, 2013 16:20:23 GMT -5
Check the threads on the the adjuster and the linkages for tightness one of them let go
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Post by nate7504 on May 4, 2013 16:31:54 GMT -5
I bet you stretched the cable
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Post by JR on May 4, 2013 16:45:50 GMT -5
Yeah that is the problem with cables,they do stretch, that is why there is an adjuster for you to use. The cable can stretch too far to be adjusted too.
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Post by Jarlaxle on May 4, 2013 18:30:29 GMT -5
Did you feel something "give" when you yanked it?
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Post by domindart on May 4, 2013 19:47:30 GMT -5
Your having the best luck w cagers lately huh? D8
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2013 20:14:13 GMT -5
lol! I did feel it let go while holding it down and the bike was slowing then it gave way.
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Post by carasdad on May 4, 2013 20:22:23 GMT -5
Or...and I see it lots...the splined lever on your brake shaft...in the back on the brake shoe assembly..slipped a few splines ahead. Take out the bolt for the lever...loosen the adjusting nut all the way out....reposition the lever on the shaft and bolt snuggly in place. Then adjust brake slack with the adjustment nut.  |
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Post by prodigit on May 4, 2013 20:52:53 GMT -5
There's an adjuster on the end near the drum, and some bikes have a second adjustment near the levers; but not always.
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Post by carasdad on May 4, 2013 20:58:07 GMT -5
DX This very true...so look for both..
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