What's the best way to deal with drum brake.

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19 Nov 2015 03:00 #699310 by H1Vindicator

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old brake shoes. he was warned.

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19 Nov 2015 03:40 #699317 by SWest

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Being they were sitting in water I'd get rid of them.
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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19 Nov 2015 08:51 #699377 by pete greek1

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swest wrote: Being they were sitting in water I'd get rid of them.
Steve

+1, & I'd get new springs
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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20 Nov 2015 06:57 #699556 by DFIGPZ

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H1Vindicator wrote: old brake shoes. he was warned.

You can lead a horse to water ............................

1984 750 Turbo

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20 Nov 2015 08:22 - 20 Nov 2015 08:23 #699574 by rrsmsw9999

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Shoes and spring forthcoming gentlemen neither a daredevil nor dumbass.. R

1980 KZ 1000E2
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1980 KZ550A
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20 Nov 2015 08:28 #699578 by pete greek1

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rrsmsw9999 wrote: Shoes and spring forthcoming gentlemen neither a daredevil nor dumbass.. R

Now you're talking, if you're going to do it,....do it rite !!

Pete

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20 Nov 2015 08:31 #699579 by redhawk4

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I need to get that done on my KZ650 when i finish messing with my 1000. I know mine are original shoes and the brake is rather fierce and makes some noises, definitely not worth taking any risks on such a relatively cheap item.

1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care

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