- Posts: 1069
- Thank you received: 578
KZ650 rear brake lever drum brake
- Injected
- Offline
- User
Less
More
10 Aug 2024 14:49 - 10 Aug 2024 14:54 #903070
by Injected
Replied by Injected on topic KZ650 rear brake lever drum brake
Here is a picture of a stock KZ650 B2 where you can see the brake pedal in relation to the engine/frame.
You seem to have the correct early style brake lever, later styles had a more "rectangular" foot pad. They do vary slightly but not by a lot, that hex nut head for the foot pedal is always very close to hitting the pedal. You could put a washer between the frame and the pedal stem where it bolts to the brake actuator if you need to kick it outboard.
I ran into somewhat of the same issue on my project bike :
(scroll down to the bottom of this page)
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/618809...transplant?start=132
You seem to have the correct early style brake lever, later styles had a more "rectangular" foot pad. They do vary slightly but not by a lot, that hex nut head for the foot pedal is always very close to hitting the pedal. You could put a washer between the frame and the pedal stem where it bolts to the brake actuator if you need to kick it outboard.
I ran into somewhat of the same issue on my project bike :
(scroll down to the bottom of this page)
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/618809...transplant?start=132
Last edit: 10 Aug 2024 14:54 by Injected.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- martin_csr
- Offline
- User
Less
More
- Posts: 8019
- Thank you received: 1645
11 Aug 2024 07:46 #903096
by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic KZ650 rear brake lever drum brake
You might also want to try adjusting the brake itself, in case it's out of adjustment.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- TexasKZ
- Offline
- Platinum Member
Less
More
- Posts: 7577
- Thank you received: 2233
11 Aug 2024 14:54 #903108
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic KZ650 rear brake lever drum brake
Not that it will help with the current problem, but your adjustment bolt is installed upside down. The head of the bolt should contact the pad on the foot lever. The only thing that should be above the bracket is a little bit of the threaded end of the bolt. You can see the proper orientation in the picture posted by Injected.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.