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Rear brake - too fierce!
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Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:22 amby alex_hughes
Just had my Spanish engine rebuilt, rear brake was not particularly good or bad beforehand but now I can easily lock up the rear wheel...
What can I do to prevent this please?
Thanks
Alex
Re: Rear brake - too fierce!
Posted:
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:32 pmby bookertmgs1
At the risk of being a smart arse - dont press as hard ?
Having a deccent back brake is desirable - rather than having something that merely hampers your progress into the back of a car that stops suddenely. I'd wager than most people want what youve got.
are you sure its not just a case of getting used to having a functioning back brake ?
If it really is that keen, then you couple of turns of the adjuster wheel should give you a bit more travel.
Re: Rear brake - too fierce!
Posted:
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:10 pmby Fast n Furious
Some Spanish casings and brake cams are different to Italian / indian. The cam that lifts the shoes is at a slight angle to the shaft. If this part has been fitted the wrong way around it will give you a very bitey rear brake.
Best to remove your rear hub and check that the cam lines up with the shoes correctly.