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Offline phil71

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rear brake engages itself on potholes
« on: August 05, 2011, 01:19:55 PM »
sometimes really bad.Why would that happen?
It's an old KZ440 with a pretty typical mechanical rod setup, no different than my 750K1.. but it'll lock itself on big potholes.
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Re: rear brake engages itself on potholes
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2011, 01:25:11 PM »
Check your alignment marks on the pivot at the rear.  My guess is it is flipping over center from being misadjusted.
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Re: rear brake engages itself on potholes
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2011, 01:33:41 PM »
could that be the result of wiped out shoes?
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Re: rear brake engages itself on potholes
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2011, 01:42:20 PM »
It sure can be.  The system can be adjusted well beyond "worn out" I get my shoes from Cycle recycle 2 in Indianapolis.  He has a web ordering site that is best.
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Re: rear brake engages itself on potholes
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2011, 01:50:54 PM »
thanks,  that's what i figured.. he never maintains anything.
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