Author Topic: Can you lock up the rear brake on a 550?  (Read 578 times)

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Offline bryanj

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Re: Can you lock up the rear brake on a 550?
« Reply #25 on: October 14, 2025, 03:34:52 PM »
You are welcome, only been working on Hondas for 50 yrs
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Offline Ozzybud

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Re: Can you lock up the rear brake on a 550?
« Reply #26 on: October 14, 2025, 04:00:28 PM »
This is great information.  I learn new stuff on this forum just about everyday.
Its great when there is closure on threads like this with the solution.
 A lot if times they are open ended.
It makes sense to tighten the axle nut like this everytime. They all sag a little bit. Nice to get it centered.
« Last Edit: October 14, 2025, 04:02:31 PM by Ozzybud »
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