Rear brake cable conundrum

[Dana01]

Having a little trouble getting the rear brake cable dialed-in on my 67 CB77. It's doesn't actuate the brake properly.

The cable is brand new, lubed properly, and I believe routed the right way (although the route looks hokey with it's "S" shape). Shoes are older but with ample meat. Entire assembly was torn down, cleaned, and lubed.

With the cable routed outside the bike, it works well. When I route it in front of the rear fender resting on the curved bracket, it binds and the brake doesn't retract smoothly (I can retract it by hand).

I'm concerned that while riding it will cause premature wear.

Thoughts?

[davomoto]

Dana,

Post a pic of the routing.

Davo

[Dana01]

ahh ... silly me.

Let me know if you need a better angle.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Ya pics are great however ya have the axle installed form the wrong side. ..........lm

ahh ... silly me.

Let me know if you need a better angle.

[Spargett]

Two questions:

1. Where'd you get the cable from?
2. How tight is that clamp on the fender biting down?

[Goodysnap]

I think I mighta spotted the issue here Dana. I think the return spring and pin goes on the rear lever. Mine could be wrong, but I have the return spring and pin on the rear lever. Could it be???

[LOUD MOUSE]

Ya saw the return spring is missing. .............lm

I think I mighta spotted the issue here Dana. I think the return spring and pin goes on the rear lever. Mine could be wrong, but I have the return spring and pin on the rear lever. Could it be???