I recently purchased a 1981 yamaha seca 750 that nees new shoes on the rear brake. I am wondering if this is a tough thing to do and if I need to take the back tire off to do this?How to change rear drum brake shoes on shaft drive motorcycle?
I'm with Choppy %26amp; Bear. If you attempt to perform this work without a manual and only use advice from an internet posting well...who's the fool?
step one: GET A SHOP MANUAL
step two: Read the SHOP MANUAL
step three: Understand the SHOP MANUAL
at this point if you do not understand the manual it would be appropriate to ask questions.
step four: Follow the SHOP MANUAL
Getting the picture?How to change rear drum brake shoes on shaft drive motorcycle?
you will almost definitely have to remove the rear wheel (not tyre, but entire wheel) if it has a double sided swingarm, I believe this model does.
This isn't too hard if you just bump it on the centre stand then its only a few bolts and it comes out. No jacking up malarkey required :)
Drums are quite simple, shouldn't be a problemHow to change rear drum brake shoes on shaft drive motorcycle?
step one: GET A SHOP MANUAL! It has pictures and diagrams and easy to follow step by step instructions.How to change rear drum brake shoes on shaft drive motorcycle?
Just like Chop says,...get a manual. The certified Yamaha is expensive but it is the best. Haynes has one for less than $30. It will make the job alot easier and the reality is, its a cinch; easy man. No muss, no fuss. Of course you gotta take the rear wheel off...Do remember to make sure all pivot points are lubed, but do not get any grease or lubricant of any kind on the braking surface: for obvious reasons.....How to change rear drum brake shoes on shaft drive motorcycle?
I also agree with the above posts. Get a manual. It's not a hard job though. Rear wheel comes off and shoes can be replaced in about 30 minutes with just a little mechanical ability.
