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canamfan
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rear brake spring

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Guys can you tell me where the rear brake spring attaches to the frame? Mine is missing the manual shows the spring and there is a peg on the brake pedal for it but i don't see anywhere on the bike where it attaches. I've searched for a post on this but no luck

thanks Steve
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there is a hole right above the lever, it is small but it is right where you would think it should attach
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Post by canamfan »

I found it i think it's where the swingarm bolt comes thru I couldn't see it cause of the black plug in the hole. thanks
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is this spring really needed? mine fell off and got lost somewhere.
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Post by KarlP »

It is kind of needed but you can do without for a while.
I like to use a spring that is quite a bit stiffer than stock. I tend to leave my toe on my brake and without a stiffer spring I'll end up riding the brake.
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Post by Arkmage »

Fair enough. I'll dig around in the garage and see if I can find something suitable. I think an old timing belt tensioner spring from one of the miatas would probably fit.
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