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rear brake squeal but indicator still in "usable..
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its a 1977 650.
Any ideas?
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1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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does that make a difference?
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Would disassemble the rear brake, and wipe it clean, being careful not to get any foreign substance on the linings or drum face surfaces. An air pressure blow gun is also helpful.
Won't hurt to scuff the linings with some fine dry sandpaper before re-assembly. Re-blow and re-wipe.
Inspect the linings for any apparent cracks or damage or excessive wear.
Rear drum brake linings may last a long time. Be sure the bonding between linings and shoes remains tight.
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Thanks for the replies. i forgot to mention that the rear brake is a drum :blink:
does that make a difference?
In light of this, please disregard my advice. Do what Patton says, it's good advice. I was thinking disk brakes.
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Swap them puppies out and clean as advised and be done with it... Ride on....
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MTC 1075cc.
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ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
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If needed ---
Click > Brake shoes from Z1E
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If the age of the rear brake shoes cannot be identified, replace them.... i forgot to mention that the rear brake is a drum ...
The adhesive that binds the lining to the shoe can fail over time. When it happens, the lining comes off & gets jammed between the shoe & drum, locking the rear wheel. It happened to me when rolling the bike off the centerstand.... very lucky. I'd hate to have it happen at speed. I was also lucky in that it happened in the driveway, so all I had to do was put a piece of cardboard under the rear wheel & slide it into the garage. It would be a drag for it to happen miles from home... for lack of basic maintenance.
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1977 KZ650B1
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kz.chris wrote:
If the age of the rear brake shoes cannot be identified, replace them.... i forgot to mention that the rear brake is a drum ...
The adhesive that binds the lining to the shoe can fail over time. When it happens, the lining comes off & gets jammed between the shoe & drum, locking the rear wheel. It happened to me when rolling the bike off the centerstand.... very lucky. I'd hate to have it happen at speed. I was also lucky in that it happened in the driveway, so all I had to do was put a piece of cardboard under the rear wheel & slide it into the garage. It would be a drag for it to happen miles from home... for lack of basic maintenance.
Wow! Glad it worked out OK.
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