Rear Drum Brake Lever

MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

Hi guys,

The Suzuki is alive... for now. Assuming that I've done everything correctly (doubt it), I just have to small issues left: changing the brake lever (shouldn't be an issue) and the back brake has stopped working.

https://images.cmsnl.com/img/products/leverrr-brake-cam_medium6445148000-01_29ad.jpg

This is the part that I am referring to.
The circular bit with the teeth inside is sitting either side of the cam brake. I can't seem to prise it open so that I can resit it where it should be.

I can't buy a new one either, because I still need this one open to come off.

Any suggestions on how to widen that gap so I can get it back where it should be? Then I can clamp it shut with the nut and bolt combo.
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2008 Aprilia Sportcity 250

kgm · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :

Spray it with WD40 or plusgas type stuff, give it a wiggle till the rust is free and stick an old screwdriver into the gap to prise it wider. I assume you've taken the bolt all the way out?

Chris45 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Oct 2016 Karma :

As above. Also try to get a thin flat bladed screwdriver in between the gap and prise open should be enough to loosen it and remove.
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wristjob · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

have you taken the clamp bolt out completely?
as they usualy sit in a groove.
if you have then some wd and a lever will move it in no time

MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

Yep, the bolt is completely out.
I have gallons of WD40, so I guess I just gotta find some kind of flathead screwdriver (harder than it sounds in this house)
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2008 Aprilia Sportcity 250