Rear drum brake problem

[drz63]

The rear drum brake on my DRZ110 always seem to stick when ever I use it, I oiled and greesed every part of the linkage, but after about a half hour of riding it will start to stick again. I know a disc brake would solve the problem, but is there anything I could do to fix the problem with drum untill I switch to a disc?

[PlanetMinis.com]

[coolaaaa]

check the brake pedal itself, the shaft it rotates on could be corroded. Use "never seize" on it, and the brake cam shaft, which also could be corroded.(common problem)

[drz63]

I've checked both of those and both parts move freely

[coolaaaa]

I've checked both of those and both parts move freely

check the drum measurement (ID). It may be worn out., or maybe it is scored?

[crawl779]

It just means it time for new brake shoes....

[drz63]

I installed new brake shoes right when I got the bike, and have always had the problem.

[crawl779]

Oh-well, brakes are over rated any way... as long as the throttle works.. then your good to GO...

[dylancordell]

just take them off!! ur bike will be lighter=u going faster!!!!!!!!!!!

[drz63]

Alright good advice, I already have front brakes, why do I need rear, cant use them have the time because of this problem...haha

[JohnnyB]

The rear drum brake on my DRZ110 always seem to stick when ever I use it, I oiled and greesed every part of the linkage, but after about a half hour of riding it will start to stick again. I know a disc brake would solve the problem, but is there anything I could do to fix the problem with drum untill I switch to a disc?

Have you taken apart the brake panel and cleaned off all of the rust and dirt build up around the pivot arm that goes thru the panel ?

[Cokeham]

my back brake used to stick too, messed with the adjustment and sprayed a bunch of lube on the.... well, everything. haha

works fine now

[jmtracing]

The rear drum brake on my DRZ110 always seem to stick when ever I use it, I oiled and greesed every part of the linkage, but after about a half hour of riding it will start to stick again. I know a disc brake would solve the problem, but is there anything I could do to fix the problem with drum untill I switch to a disc?

I am in the same situation

[rob78]

when you replaced the brake pads did you replace the little springs too?



clean all the rust and grime off the drum?



when that happened to mine I just took it all apart and lubed the shaft that goes into the drum and cleaned it all up and havent had anymore problems.

[drz63]

Th springs are the only thing have'nt changed</P>

[JackLHyde]

I have this problem with my front brake. It sticks until I brake hard for another time, then it releases itself most of the time. I know for sure I need to replace the brake shoes, though. Do you guys replace the brake springs every time you replace the brake shoes?