For the past few weeks my rear (drum) brake has started very loudly squeaking and I can feel the vibration/friction from the noise through the rear brake when I go to use it.
I need to get it into the shop to get it checked but I don’t have a chance as I have to work this Saturday Grr!, trying to practice slow maneuvering for Mod 1 next week as well, absolute nightmare with this useless embarrassing brake ha
I had it pass it’s MOT only a month ago, is this something they check?
Do you think it could be something dangerous/serious? I suppose it could be a multitude of things and I won’t know until I get a chance to get it to a garage.
Is it something I can check for or perhaps fix, or is the whole wheel etc going to have to come off?
Not sure about drum brakes but if it was a disc brake i’d say i sounds like new brake pads needed. If you’re free Sunday Chas Bikes in Kennington should be able to sort it for you.
Big question first- does it feel like it’s working as it should? if not, do something!
Drum brakes can just be noisy- dust, rusty springs, adjustment, shoe wear, but if it isn’t working you might have finished the brake shoes and that in turn could damage the drum, starts getting less efficient and more expensive to fix!
Anybody who starts a video with the words ‘drum brakes, in my opinion, are inferior to disc brakes’ (especially with an American accent) should not be listened to any further, in my opinion :Whistling:
because he’s simple stating the obvious.
Here’s a better insight into a YBR rear brake
Although some of the methods and order of work are suspect, well it is inter webby you tubie Johnny Foreigner style
Definitely don’t loosen/tighten the rear axle nut as shown, a single spanner should give you all the leverage you need.
Remove the drum anchor and brake rod before the rear axle.
Give the axle and any spacers a light coating of Red Assembly Grease before re-assembly.
As above service limit on brake shoes is generally 1mm if they’re close to that or worse replace as a pair, I wouldn’t bother replacing the springs but hey ho.
Use Brake Cleaner for cleaning brakes, simples. If the surface of the shoes have plenty of friction material but are glazed rough them up a little with fine emery paper, nail board works too. A slight chamfer on the leading edges will prevent bedding in squeaks and shudders.
DISCLAIMER - Brake fettling isn’t rocket science although if you don’t feel absolutely competent in working on your brakes take the bike along to a qualified mechanic.
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