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Old 05-14-2008, 06:34 AM   #8
Luvlegs
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Re: Rear Brake Problems

I am by no means an expert but I'd try two things - I notice in the pics you don't have the upper springs on - Try to loosen up the bleeder on the cylinder, then push the shoes together, tighten up the bleeder and put the springs on. You might be trying to compress the cylinder but it has no "give".

You might also consider opening up the cylinder - perhaps they installed a double piston cap or two - I know that's a long shot but I didn't think mine would need grinding to fit either.
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