Rear Brake issue

[chandlerbingfl]

I recently had a local shop replace the rear tire and the tech "adjusted" the rear brakes. I really had no issue with the
brakes other than to have him inspect the pads and hardware and when he was finished I was told everything looked good. In the 3 weeks or so of replacing the rear tire I noticed that every once in a while when I use the rear brake it has a tendency to "grab" almost like I stabbed at the brake pedal. This only last momentarily then the brakes work normally. This has happened a few times but other than that braking (rear) feel fine.

What might cause this "grabbing". Unfortunately the shop where I had the tire replaced / brakes adjusted is now out of business....

Thanks for your input!
chandlerbing

[minieggroll]

Have you checked whether or not the brake wire is catching on anything?

[blaine]

If there is any grease or oil on the brake shoes from handling that will cause them to grab slightly.It should disappear as the shoes get cleaned off,from use.
:cool:

[Meme]

I had a problem like that after I changed the tube in the rear tire. It would grab hard and jerk, then work pretty much normally. I had forgotten to tighten the nut on the bar that attaches to the bottom of the rear brake anchor. :retard:

Mine was very loose, and noticable right away. I hadn't tightened it back up at all. I tightened it up and everything worked fine again.

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by blaine

If there is any grease or oil on the brake shoes from handling that will cause them to grab slightly.It should disappear as the shoes get cleaned off,from use.
:cool:

+1 !