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rear brake spring

Posted: 04:27 pm Mar 23 2012
by canamfan
Guys can you tell me where the rear brake spring attaches to the frame? Mine is missing the manual shows the spring and there is a peg on the brake pedal for it but i don't see anywhere on the bike where it attaches. I've searched for a post on this but no luck

thanks Steve

Posted: 04:37 pm Mar 23 2012
by wbdisco
there is a hole right above the lever, it is small but it is right where you would think it should attach

Posted: 08:16 pm Mar 23 2012
by canamfan
I found it i think it's where the swingarm bolt comes thru I couldn't see it cause of the black plug in the hole. thanks

Posted: 06:42 pm Mar 28 2012
by Arkmage
is this spring really needed? mine fell off and got lost somewhere.

Posted: 06:29 am Mar 29 2012
by KarlP
It is kind of needed but you can do without for a while.
I like to use a spring that is quite a bit stiffer than stock. I tend to leave my toe on my brake and without a stiffer spring I'll end up riding the brake.

Posted: 04:23 pm Mar 30 2012
by Arkmage
Fair enough. I'll dig around in the garage and see if I can find something suitable. I think an old timing belt tensioner spring from one of the miatas would probably fit.