Phelonius wrote on 10/12/09 at 09:39:55:If the brake plate is not in the slot, applying the rear brake can cause great damage. If it is just that adjuster that is wrong, the wheel may not be in alignment and could cause a handling problem.
At any rate the mechanic pretender who did the job needs to be called to account for a potentially hazardous screw up.
Come visit me for a while. I will give free assistance and education on the care and feeding of your machine.
Phelonius
Well I have previously offered Savage forum guys to work on my bike - including YOU Pman!!
And, come to think of it, my rear brake did start squealing recently. I just eased off using it....not good I know.