Rear Disc Brake Rear Brake Cam Rear Brake Control Rod [Bottom rod thread length is 7 mm's and the middle rod thread length is 4 mm's] Hello. I recently adjusted the rear brake cam and control rod mechanism. After returning from the first ride, I noticed that the rear brake disc heated up. I readjusted the cam, but still find that the rear brake disc is heating up? Basically, the rear brake pads are dragging on the disc a bit causing friction and heat. Hardly noticeable, as the bike performs as it normally would. However, when I hop off the bike after a ride the rear brake has heat discoloration and reads 93 degrees farenheit? All of this began when I tried to adjust the rear brake pedal. The pedal felt as if it was positioned way too low. Also, it felt as if I had to push down too far to get the rear brake to engage. Basically, the rear brake felt low, slack and soft. So, I'm trying to raise the location of the pedal and tighten up the performance or reduce the slack in the performance of the brake. Seemed easy enough to do, until I noticed the rear brake drag and the slight heat discoloration on the brake disc. Please help.
first- lossen the adjuster rod, get a lot of slack in it. second- adjust the cam to the prefered pedal height. thrid- adjust the rod to the prefered but not less than required slack/play (OM has spec on that) all discs brakes "drag". if they dont something is wrong. 93* is nothing. test ride scoot after adjustments then check for play in pedal, there should be some as fluid heats up and expands etc... discs change color all the time. sometimes they go back to light grey, sometimes not. depends on a lot of things. ive cooked some so bad on asian's a seal melted on the inboard side of the caliper. husky's have some of the most bomb-proof brakes ive ever come accross.
Thanks for the reply. I've since made another adjustment, then travelled another hour and a half. Didn't temp gun it, but from what you've expressed and by the looks, sounds and touch of it, I think I'm fine. Thanks again. Oh and I agree, the bike is very tough and reliable. I really don't see why more people aren't riding this bike or Husky's in general. They perform well. Also they look better than most bikes. Speaking of looks, the only rival would be a Triumph in my opinion.
