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Title: Can I get a picture of someones stock rear-brake lever.
Post by: J_Walker on January 08, 2012, 11:04:47 PM
Front and back please. I took mine off, and I'm pretty sure I put it back together right w/ all the parts.. but Its sticking HORRIBLY, I sprayed the brake pedel thingy that you slide into the other thingy, with some liquid lube in a can.. lol and I remember to put the little plastic spacer back in. just sticks like a sucka! But I tried riding it. runs fine till you press your rear brake, good news. invented the first E-brake for motorcycles? HAhahaha


Its the back rear lever thingy, can't tell if the metal is bent or something and I didn't notice while trying to get them off.. Urhg not another problem PLEASE.

and I also fixed my bike from running lean, I did something tho.. cause when I was playing around - without a rear brake may I add.. - I popped my clutch. and omg I got front tire lift, I was like < YESH!!! IM EPIC!!!!!!!! I felt sorta like.. Can't explain. but so glad my bike has its umph back!
Title: Re: Can I get a picture of someones stock rear-brake lever.
Post by: adidasguy on January 08, 2012, 11:34:22 PM
Probably the cast lever part that goes on the splined shaft was put on too tight and is pressing hard on the bracket. Loosen the screw holding it on and it should free things up a little. Then re-tighten the screw when things are moving freely.

In the photo, its that piece that connects to the switch, spring and MC. probably pushed on too tight. That's all that can make the brake lever not move freely. You need just a tad bit of slip in there for good free movement.
Title: Re: Can I get a picture of someones stock rear-brake lever.
Post by: Kijona on January 09, 2012, 12:18:49 AM
Here's a pic:

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3439/img7734r.jpg

I didn't post it because it's enormous.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Can I get a picture of someones stock rear-brake lever.
Post by: adidasguy on January 09, 2012, 12:43:19 AM
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Assorted/DSC01398.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Assorted/DSC01399.jpg)
Title: Re: Can I get a picture of someones stock rear-brake lever.
Post by: Kijona on January 09, 2012, 12:46:11 AM
Well, that's certainly clear enough!