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Rear break trouble

Discussion in 'XJ DIY How-To Instructions' started by MnATIVE, Jun 9, 2015.

  1. MnATIVE

    MnATIVE New Member

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    Hi there xj riders,

    I'm new to the site. I picked up a 83 xj650 maxim, it's great. I have put a new tire on the rear. When I got it all back together the rear break won't engage...?

    The odd thing is when I take it apart 1/2 way it works. Then I tighten everything up and the peddle spins the gear nub and nothing happens.

    Any help would be so appreciated.

    I just put new drag bars and a bomber seat on her and am dying to test those out.

    Thanks Xj's
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Possible problem are delaminating brake shoes or the pedal is not indexed to the shaft. There is a small dot in shaft that lines up with mark on pedal here's what I have on my bike. If you zoom in you can just see the small punch mark on shaft at 12 o'clock position shaft image.jpg
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    There is also a knob on the end of the brake rod, at the bottom of the drum lever. You may need to adjust that for the brake to engage.
     
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    Alright, I'm going to give both of these a try over the weekend.

    Thanks fellas
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Put new shoes in first... Yeah, you're dying to ride-- I get that. Get the bike to go safely isn't the issue--get the bike to STOP safely is.

    Put new brakes in first.

    That way when you're dying to just go fast, you won't be going fast just to die.....

    Dave
     
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