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Help with rear brakes

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Igor, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. Igor

    Igor Member

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    I´m having problems with my rear brakes, they seem to lose the regulatión to the point that they get stick and completely stop the bike
     
    Igor, Jun 26, 2010
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    Remove the wheel and check for delamination (separation of the shoe material from the steel mounting plates). It's fairly common on older bikes, and especially on XJ's. The next place to look is the pivot points. Take 'em all apart, clean everything and lube the points that are supposed to get some grease (brake grease ONLY, not chassis grease).
     
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    Thanks I will do it
     
    Igor, Jun 26, 2010
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    your brakes might be worn out, once the cam that moves them goes too far the brake springs can't pull the brakes back
    that can get you a wheel lockup at the worst time
     
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    i have a feeling your brake shoes are wore out. ive seen this then they move the lever back on the spindle that comes out of the rear drum if im correct the expander is going to far and trying to go back down the otherside wich is making the brake stick
     
    cutlass79500, Jun 26, 2010
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    I thank all of you for your help, today I will check it out
     
    Igor, Jun 27, 2010
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