Rear brake pedal will not move

  • Shade2k76
  • Shade2k76's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Banned
  • Posts: 27
  • Thanks: 1

Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 09:27
#854906
Hello,  Wondering if anyone has any advice...

I have 1976 KZ750 B Twin.  Rear brake pedal will not move.  
I thought is was the rear master cylinder that was frozen. Removed it, and the cylinder seems to be in proper working order.
Still no movement on the pedal. Could kind of move it, when hitting it with an 8 lb hammer...  Could not get the pedal off.
Any ideas on how to remove / loosen or replace?

Thanks.
 

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Nessism
  • Nessism's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 7527
  • Thanks: 2886

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 09:37
#854908
Seizing of the pivot is not unusual if maintenance is neglected in the way of greasing the pivot shaft.  Have you tried soaking the pivot point in PB Blaster or similar? 

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Shade2k76
  • Shade2k76's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Banned
  • Posts: 27
  • Thanks: 1

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 09:51
#854910
trying to,  but so far, no luck...  
 

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Scirocco
  • Scirocco's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Premium Member
  • Never change a running system
  • Posts: 4255
  • Thanks: 2114

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 11:15
#854913
Some heat on the break pedal sleeve will expand and should break the rust locked pivot shaft.
Sometimes you need several heat and cooling cycles to unlock the parts.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Shade2k76

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Shade2k76
  • Shade2k76's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Banned
  • Posts: 27
  • Thanks: 1

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 13:57
#854919
been trying acetelyne as well as the PB blaster,  almost having it move,  but not enough to be an actual break....
 

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • TexasKZ
  • TexasKZ's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
  • Posts: 7686
  • Thanks: 2320

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 14:02
#854921
Be patient and persistent. Regular application of penetrant over several days may be required to get the penetrant well penetrated. Then some heat and tapping. May need to repeat a time or two. 
Keep in mind that heat will cause the penetrant to evaporate, so reapplication when it cools down will be necessary.
 
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
The following user(s) said Thank You: Scirocco, KZmarcel

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • z1kzonly
  • z1kzonly's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 2824
  • Thanks: 527

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 17:27
#854936
Lean that bike over as far to the left! Let it sit for days! So penetrant can get down that tight, corroded, 2” x 18mm shaft! Lot of territory to work!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 750 R1
  • 750 R1's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1162
  • Thanks: 388

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

06 Sep 2021 19:53
#854944
Looks like there's enough room to fit a grease zirk to that pivot tube...
The following user(s) said Thank You: KZmarcel

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 3dognate
  • 3dognate's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1
  • Thanks: 0

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

24 Oct 2021 11:35
#856993
I'm fighting this right now on a 77 KZ750B. But my master cylinder is complete toast, the piston is hard frozen.  I've gotten in to move a little with heat. Now letting penetrant soak. Luckily my caliper is not frozen too. Looks like I can make about any 15-16mm rear master work for me since I'm doing a custom.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • BlackZ1R
  • BlackZ1R's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Kawasaki in my blood
  • Posts: 700
  • Thanks: 47

Re: Rear brake pedal will not move

24 Oct 2021 19:36
#857013
That's common on these bikes that never saw grease on that pivot, then set up in wet storage areas. They can be a real bastard sometimes. If all the penetrating lube in the world and heat doesn't break it free, you can split it with a thin kerf abrasive cut off wheel enough to open it up to get some lube on it. If you can't find a replacement pedal, it can be carefully welded and refitted to the pivot shaft. One of the things we do for these bikes.
Kawasaki


Someone once told me to marry that motorcycle I was riding ......there's times I wish I hadda listened .
The following user(s) said Thank You: KZmarcel

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum