kz550 LTD rear brakes
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kz550 LTD rear brakes
12 Sep 2007 13:03
HI all. I just got done replacing the rear sprocket on my bike, and now that I have everything put back together The rear brake doesn't work.
Did I forgot something? It has a drum brake if that makes a difference.
Thanks
Eddy

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Eddy
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Re: kz550 LTD rear brakes
12 Sep 2007 20:30
Did you loosen the torque link before you removed the wheel? Also the last thing you should do is give the rear wheel a good spin before you tighten the axel nuts. Jam the rear brake on and hold it while you tighten the axel nuts. This centers and "seats" the shoes in the rear brake drum.
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1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
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1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
1999 ZG1000 Concours
Greetings from the Peoples Republic of Vermont, home of Ethan Allen, 2 American Presidents, a socialist US Senator and.....Homer & Bart Simpson
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Re: kz550 LTD rear brakes
12 Sep 2007 20:31
Did you loosen the torque link before you removed the wheel? Also the last thing you should do is give the rear wheel a good spin before you tighten the axel nuts. Jam the rear brake on and hold it while you tighten the axel nuts. This centers and "seats" the shoes in the rear brake drum.
Georgia, Vermont
1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
1999 ZG1000 Concours
Greetings from the Peoples Republic of Vermont, home of Ethan Allen, 2 American Presidents, a socialist US Senator and.....Homer & Bart Simpson
1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
1999 ZG1000 Concours
Greetings from the Peoples Republic of Vermont, home of Ethan Allen, 2 American Presidents, a socialist US Senator and.....Homer & Bart Simpson
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Re: kz550 LTD rear brakes
13 Sep 2007 00:24
Just got off work, I will take another look at it and let ya know how it turns out.
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