Rear brake problems

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Aug 14, 2003 | 01:05 PM

sWiFtY 50

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Rear brake problems

Whenever I try to hit my rear brake it doesn't work as well as it used to. It just seems very weak. Any ideas how to make it better? I don't really want to buy a better one because I don't want to put alot of money into it.

Aug 14, 2003 | 01:28 PM

ftrain

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There is a nut on the back brake where it attaches to the tire. Screw it in a little further.

Aug 14, 2003 | 02:52 PM

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yeah just adjust the facken thing so it grabs good with little effort on the pedal...and keep going!!!

Aug 16, 2003 | 03:52 PM

Mellen_MPZ

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Its probably a little glazed. Take your rear tire/hub off. Scuff the pads and the inside of the hub with rough sandpaper to get all the glazeing off. You should be all set....unless you need new pads.