Author Topic: Rear Brake Pulsating on 1975 CB 750  (Read 332 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Tancdoc

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 37
Rear Brake Pulsating on 1975 CB 750
« on: July 10, 2022, 06:35:59 PM »
Hello group,
When I operate the rear brake in an area where the asphalt is uneven the pedal pulsates with the movements of the swingarm which is very annoying. If I am on a very flat area no problems. I have other vintage Hondas that do not have the same issue. Is that normal for the 750 or something can be done to correct it.
Thank you
T

Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

  • This MuthaF'er is getting to be a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 14,915
  • Bought her new 4/75
Re: Rear Brake Pulsating on 1975 CB 750
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2022, 07:19:45 PM »
Check your swingarm bushing
As of today 3/13/2012 my original owner 75 CB750F has made it through 3 wives, er EX-wives. Free at last.  ;-)

Offline HondaMan

  • Someone took this pic of me before I became a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 13,861
  • ...not my choice, I was nicknamed...
    • Getting 'em Back on the Road
Re: Rear Brake Pulsating on 1975 CB 750
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2022, 09:32:10 PM »
If this is the 750F with the rear disc brake, makes sure the brake fluid is not low in the rear master cylinder.

If it is the 750K type bike with the rear drum brake: 'skipping' over rough road surfaces is normal for the type of brake Honda (and almost all Japanese road bike makers back then) used. It is a non-floating rear brake hub. However, if the rear shoes are getting worn (past 1/2 of the adjustment on the long adjuster rod) then the rear brake shoes need to be replaced as they are not gripping evenly, but 'snatching' during uneven road braking. Also: if the rear shocks are set on "soft" (lowest setting) and you weigh more than 100 lbs, put them at least 1-2 notches higher with their adjusters. Your rear shocks may be worn out, with no damping, if they are OEM versions, still. If so, they will have chromed covers over the top half of the shock. When set too soft for the weight the bike is carrying, the rear wheel will be overly active up-and-down over bumps.
See SOHC4shop@gmail.com for info about the gadgets I make for these bikes.

The demons are repulsed when a man does good. Use that.
Blood is thicker than water, but motor oil is thicker yet...so, don't mess with my SOHC4, or I might have to hurt you.
Hondaman's creed: "Bikers are family. Treat them accordingly."

Link to Hondaman Ignition: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=67543.0

Link to My CB750 Book: https://www.lulu.com/search?adult_audience_rating=00&page=1&pageSize=10&q=my+cb750+book

Link to website: www.SOHC4shop.com