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Old 08-14-2015, 09:00 PM   #1
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WTF Rear brake, massive failure, freeway.

I was about 5 miles from home and slowing in freeway traffic when I heard a huge
bang and my brake pedal shot my right foot/leg off it.
I pull over to find parts broken, bent or missing.
I assume the bolt that fastens the drum to the small swing arm sheared cuz
the nut didn't back out with a cotterpin in place.

Anywho. Yeah. Lots of broken, bent and missing parts. No rear brake.
I used an old grocery bag to tie the odds and ends up to the main swingarm and
off the tire. Then hobbled piccolo home.
Didn't put this in troubleshooting cuz I know what I gotta do and I have a fair
amount of junk parts.

Just wanted to share the pull over and
Will post pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.
Getting right now



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Old 08-14-2015, 09:53 PM   #2
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WOW !!!!! Would be interested in pictures and reason why this happened. The main thing is you did not get hurt and sounds like bike is fixable. Keep us posted.
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Old 08-15-2015, 12:08 AM   #3
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Yikes!!!!!! I'm thankful nothing got tangled up in the rear wheel. That would be a world record "Pucker Factor". Glad you got home in one piece.



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