Hey Guys,
My bike has been sitting because I'm having lots of issues with my rear coaster brake. It's a wheel Master wheel with Shimano cb hub (http://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Cruiser..._sbs_sg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=15YFSAZ1R38HDC152747).
I install the sportsman flyer 56t rear sprocket with hub adaptor and then put the brake arm over that. Tighten down the nut over the brake arm to hold it in place. Everything is good, wheel spins, no hub play, coaster brake works. I install it onto my bike,tighten the axle nuts on the outside of the frame, and that's when things go wrong. Right away, there is hub play (like the nuts came loose). At first, I didn't think it was that big of a deal so I rode it. First time I pushed back on the cranks to engage coaster brakes, my axle snaps. I buy and install a new axle. Put everything back. Hook up the brake arm onto the frame. Hit the brakes and it bends my brake arm all the way around. Here's a picture of the brake arm (it's unattached in the pic).
Obviously, something is going on and I'm at a loss of how to fix it. Am I missing a key step here? I'm guessing I just need fresh eyes on it since it seems like a simple fix. I tried to explain the details but please ask any questions if you need something clarified.
Keith
My bike has been sitting because I'm having lots of issues with my rear coaster brake. It's a wheel Master wheel with Shimano cb hub (http://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Cruiser..._sbs_sg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=15YFSAZ1R38HDC152747).
I install the sportsman flyer 56t rear sprocket with hub adaptor and then put the brake arm over that. Tighten down the nut over the brake arm to hold it in place. Everything is good, wheel spins, no hub play, coaster brake works. I install it onto my bike,tighten the axle nuts on the outside of the frame, and that's when things go wrong. Right away, there is hub play (like the nuts came loose). At first, I didn't think it was that big of a deal so I rode it. First time I pushed back on the cranks to engage coaster brakes, my axle snaps. I buy and install a new axle. Put everything back. Hook up the brake arm onto the frame. Hit the brakes and it bends my brake arm all the way around. Here's a picture of the brake arm (it's unattached in the pic).
Obviously, something is going on and I'm at a loss of how to fix it. Am I missing a key step here? I'm guessing I just need fresh eyes on it since it seems like a simple fix. I tried to explain the details but please ask any questions if you need something clarified.
Keith
