I previously posted a question about my front brakes squeaking but have since figured out that it is my rear brakes. Is this something I need to have checked out immediately? Are there things I can check?1983 Honda Magna V45
dust from brake shoe wear usually causes the problem if you have a compressor try to blow air around the drum hopefully you can blow some of the dust out if you can,t then you will have to remove them sometimes they would do that mine used to you can remove and rough them up with sandpaper but the noise will come back soon you can replace the shoes with a better quality it usually takes care of it if they are within range (still have adjustment left)and work good they will be ok most of your braking is done with the front anyway
Check the rear disc for blemishes
is it a disc brake? if so take out the pads and put a smear of copperslip on the back, that should sort it, if they are drum brakes take rthe shoes out and just take the leading edge off with a file, you dont need to talke off much, just give it a bit of an angle. cheers
Brake dust gets embedded in the brake shoes. The brake shoes get glazed. That's most likely the problem. Remove the rear wheel. Clean the shoes and brake drum with contact/brake cleaner (available at auto parts and bike shops). Careful not to breath in the brake dust (harmful). Either change the brake shoes, or score them up with a wire brush.
If Wendell Holmes' answer isn't correct - and it's entirely plausible, so it may well be - I'm not familiar with the XXV125, but from what you've said the only thing I can think of is that the gear shift lever - ie; the pedal you change gear with, for the benefit of any non-bikers reading this - is interfering with the brake pedal, causing the brake to be operated when the shifter is any position other than first. This could be because either shifter or pedal is bent, though why it should work for a short while after being stripped is a bit of a mystery. If you can't afford to replace both parts or don't feel confident in doing so (as it's a small bike I'm assuming you've not been biking long), the best plan will be to take it to a bike mechanic or Yamaha dealership and see if they either confirm this or tell you what else could be wrong. Good luck and safe riding!
