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Rear Brake

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by MisterShah, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. MisterShah

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    Hello everyone,

    I just changed both my tires on my XJ. After putting the tires back on, my rear brake is not working at all. I have adjusted the arm and the rod several different ways. No matter what I do, the brake pedal will go way down and the tire will not stop moving at all. I just ordered new shoes yesterday, but my brakes were at least stopping my tire before the tire change.

    Is it possible I did something wrong when re-installing the tire and brakes? Just seems odd that there is zero friction now.
     
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    yep your going to have to pull the tire back off and have a look.
     
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    I had something that looked like that. The splines on the cam were broken and the lever just spun. See if the cam is turning.
     
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    It's pretty simple mechanism...most likely JP is correct, but you're still going to have to pull it apart.
     
    patmac6075, Aug 13, 2012
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    No, the splines are set and the rod rotates with the arm. Gonna have to pull it.
     
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    Then there is something wrong with the shoes. There isn't really a way to install the cam wrong and still be able to attach the lever to it.
     
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    I figured as much. I have new shoes arriving sometime this week, but I still have to be able to ride til then. So, I shall do some investigating to see if I can get 'em working for the next few days.
     
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    pull the lever on the drum by hand. its hard to pull but you should be able to get the brakes to drag a little. if not then your problem is in the drum...
     
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