Rear brake adjusting

kzwolfsr
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Rear brake adjusting

08 Dec 2006 11:46

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I tried adjusting my rear brake lever play and when I loosen those 2 nuts on the bottom the rod doesnt move, like its stuck or something. I s there any trick out there that I have to do or is there something I am missing?

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Re: Rear brake adjusting

08 Dec 2006 17:14

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I am confused too... your brake lever actuates the front caliper(s) and the rear brake is actuated using a pedal... regardless of whether it is a disk or drum brake. Please clarify.

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Re: Rear brake adjusting

09 Dec 2006 16:27

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I am sorry I meant the pedal for the rear brake, and by the way I took of my head and you could be right about valve clearances

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1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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Re: Rear brake adjusting

11 Dec 2006 11:25

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Not to worry I realised I skipped an important line in the manual lastnight about turning the pushrod

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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