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Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechanism?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 3:40 am
by nachoworld
I need access to the rear braking system from the front of the bike, where are the parts to which the cable and brake is attached that comes out from the lever.
Does anyone know of any video tutorial where they explain it?
The problem is that I have the new rear shoes, and although I play with the cam tensioner the cable does not pull with enough force and I go without rear brakes.
If I look down from the front forks I can see the mechanism where the problem is but there is no access. Dismantle the entire front, dome, headlights and plastics.
I could use some help.
A greeting and thanks to all.
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 1:44 pm
by Robbie
Remove the screen, remove the black plastic clock shroud beneath the screen, remove the trim which runs above the headlight across the front.
This gives just enough access to adjust the mechanism with some short spanners. Access is still a bit tight but it can be done.
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 2:01 pm
by nachoworld
Thanks a lot for your answer. i've thought about that but I wasnt sure if would be possible
Do you know which is the tube for the rear break liquid at front caliper?
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:21 am
by Robbie
Being honest, I don't. Unless somebody else posts, the best bet is remove the plastic as described above, and you will see which of the hoses runs from the combined brake mechanism down to the front caliper.
Will see if I can find a diagram to help
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:35 am
by Robbie
Couldn't find a diagram and this photo is the best I could do.
Photo is taken from
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2630
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 9:25 am
by homie
(1) First rear brake cable connecting to the equalizer
(4) second rear brake cable connecting to the equalizer
Re: Rear brake system. How to access the front inner mechani
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 11:04 am
by homie
CAUTION: I hate talking about brakes in here... do be careful.
The green circle would appear to give additional adjustment to the (first) rear brake cable and not the (second) which is where you are needing to gather up some slack. To adjust the lock nut and thumbnail in the green circle would be WRONG in my opinion as that would set the master CBS equalizer out of calibration.
PLEASE look for a lock nut and thumbnail on the second rear brake cable below the green circle #5
The picture and the SM do not show me or look like there is an adjustment and that would indicate to me your second rear brake cable has stretched beyond its limits and its time to replace the cable.
Don't die messing with brakes... go to authorized dealer