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Rear drum brake: Drum removal. xj650 '83

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by cjweirzy, Mar 25, 2021.

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    cjweirzy New Member

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    Redoing the brakes on the rear of my 83 xj 650. The drum has some serious wear and tear and I would think you should be able to remove the complete drum, but cant figure it out. Can anyone point me to some resources or let me know what to do or how to proceed?
     
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    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    Easiest is to just replace the wheel.
    How close is your nearest bike breaker?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The drum liner is a shrink-fit to the wheel. Replacement is not for the average home mechanic.
    While there are shops that will do that service, it's easier to get a replacement wheel.

    Link some pics of the drum liner just to let us be sure that you really do need a replacement.
     
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    cjweirzy New Member

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Ya. Chunks missing is bad. Don't use that wheel.
     
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    Wow, ya I am with k-moe, don't use that. If you did you never know if will hold up or just keep peeling bits off.
     
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    Appreciate the advice! First time doing a bike. So far so good! There will be more questions in the future!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Please keep them all in one thread so we can keep track of your progress, and not miss any issues that may come up.

    Also:Read This First
     
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    Ebay usually has plenty of listing agree with Kmoe that is not a serviceable wheel , if it was just rust a wire wheel on a drill motor could clean it up, but thanks missing . Check Craig's list as well you might find a whole bike for sale .
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    I have some wheels . I’m down near Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
     
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    if it is a 650 maxim consider a 750 maxim rear wheel the 750 has a wider brake shoe
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Which is an upgrade, but he needs be sure to get the brake plate and throwout arm along with the wheel.
    The Brake shoes are larger too, so he will need those as well.
     
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    I probably have that as well, even an xj700 rear wheel and brake assembly
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    This wheel is pretty good
     

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