Rear brake sticking

[nabrams]

Hi All,

I put on a new chain and sprockets for 1980 GS450L. Now the rear brake sticks. When I accelerate again it un-sticks. If it's stuck when I come to a stop, I just have to roll the back bacwards an inch or two and it un-sticks.

What is going on here? Did I drop something into the drum by mistake, or something like that?

Thansk in advance for any advice.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Did you readjust the brake after you replaced the chain

[nabrams]

Yes, in order to get the proper amount of free-play.

[Anonymous]

The foot lever is probably sticking. Pull the adjustable rod off and move the lever through it's motion. I'm sure you'll find that it gets stiff at some point. To unstick it wiggle the lever up and down while spraying it with WD40, etc. You can also move the shaft in and out while rotating if you want to speed things up. 8O

Cheers, Steve

[brownie]

Went for a burl on my GS1000 the other day applied my foot to the break and came to a stop,but the foot leaver wouldn,t release. Pulled it a part found the shaft was rusty and kept on grabbing applied some water proof grease now it works a bloody beauty... Regards Brownie