babyhog wrote on 10/08/10 at 07:31:07:Thanks Bubba.
I still don't know what is supposed to line up between the marks on the hub?? The "space" on the arm (the joint that the screw on the end closes up), or one of the corners of the arm???? Because that space is way forward on the marks on mine (the '06), but my brakes work perfectly! I would not want to change anything.
babyhog, You are right on what lines up between the marks. It is the space the bolt closes up. Imagine a line at 90 degrees to the bolt that holds the lever in place on the hub. This line will also extend, in your mind, down the brake lever itself. When you put the new brakes on, just line up the imaginary line down the center of the brake arm with the mark toward the front of the bike. Of course you will allow for a little freeplay. As the linings wear down, the imaginary line will move rearward through the space between the marks. You can adjust the nut on the brake linkage to whatever firmness you need, but it does not change the wear marks or how much lining you have. I have a headache. I need to take some Tylenol and lie down, now. Boofer