Rear Brake lever Installation

[ceccorp]

Hey I was cleaning my rear brakes up and I have been having the hardest time getting the lever back on. I was only able to get it off with a hammer. I have been trying to open up the spline on the brake lever with a screwdriver but it won't stay open. Also I tried hammering it back on but it it is hard to hold the linkage on the back. Any tips would be greatly appreciated thanks.

[Frank Z.]

You'll need to remove the foot peg to install rear brake lever.

[ceccorp]

I took that off already I still can't seem to get it on.

[Adler]

Dumb question... Is the bolt completely removed?

[Frank Z.]

Dumb question... Is the bolt completely removed?

Not a dumb question at all. Also, a bit of clean-up sanding and grease goes a long way here.

[ceccorp]

Not a dumb question at all. Also, a bit of clean-up sanding and grease goes a long way here.

Dumb question... Is the bolt completely removed?

Yeah it is.
I cleaned it up and put some grease. It just seems like the brake pedal spline won't open up. Is there any good way to pry it open?

[7981GS]

Just drive a chisel into the slot.
It will stay widened until after you instal it on the greased splines.
Then, knock the chisel to the side and out.

Daniel