Rod Brake Question - Need Some Help
09-14-10 | 10:52 AM
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Rod Brake Question - Need Some Help
Hi all - took my DL-1 (the '70) out for a spin this past weekend, and noticed a brake problem that gradually got worse. Right at the first pivot on the handlebars, the rear brake rod seems to have a loose connection. I can't see any clear way to adjust or tighten this. Any advise? Thanks in advance. Here's a video of what I'm talking about
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonmg/4990622826/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonmg/4990622826/
09-14-10 | 11:11 AM
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Looks like the rod end is bad. I wonder if Harris Cyclery would have replacement parts?
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09-14-10 | 11:13 AM
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09-14-10 | 11:33 AM
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Got it - unscrewed the nut that holds the lower portion onto the lower rod, twisted this top one and it somehow tightened up - it must have a small amount of thread? All is tight again 
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