Front Drum Brake Cam Leverage '81

Discussion specific to the various air-cooled KDX models sold in the USA
Post Reply
Devon007
Member
Posts: 28
Joined: 11:40 am Feb 17 2020
Country: Fresno CA United States

Front Drum Brake Cam Leverage '81

Post by Devon007 »

Hello again, my front brake doesn't seem to have good leverage. The angle of the cam is correct per manual. It does engage and stop the front wheel from spinning when on a bike stand, but if I have momentum and weight on the bike there's not enough pressure inside the drum to really stop the wheel. Any ideas on what is wrong here?

I have a basic understanding of how it works because I've taken apart and put back together the rear and front drum a couple times -- but still basically a noob.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

1981 KDX 175
User avatar
KDXGarage
KDXRider.net
KDXRider.net
Posts: 14059
Joined: 06:45 am Nov 01 2004
Country: United States of America
Location: AL, USA
Contact:

Re: Front Drum Brake Cam Leverage '81

Post by KDXGarage »

Have you measured the drum and shoes for wear?
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net. :bravo:
To post pictures from a device: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128
Devon007
Member
Posts: 28
Joined: 11:40 am Feb 17 2020
Country: Fresno CA United States

Re: Front Drum Brake Cam Leverage '81

Post by Devon007 »

will do
Post Reply