och wrote on 07/13/23 at 06:46:01:Hey guys, my rear brake shoes were replaced about two years ago, probably with EBC, as these are what my mechanic always uses. They are incredibly weak, feel like they are made of cheese, and even at slow speeds I really have to stomp the pedal to bring the bike to a stop if using rear brake only.
I remember when the bike was new, I was easily able to lock up the rear wheel.
Is there a big difference in just the shoes alone, or are there other components? The bike only has 6700 miles on it so far, and I need my braking strength back.
Okay, new shoes, replaced for no reason?
Forget everything else I said.
Except it's time to go look at everything. Make sure your brake Mechanism is not being impeded by anything, the pressure on the pedal is moving the brake arm on the hub.
Mark the hub where the pedal swings it to.
Remove the rod from the lever. Put something on it and swing it as far as you can.
Hell, have you adjusted the wing nut on the brake actuating rod ?
With foot on peg,how far do you have to move your toe before the pedal stops?