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Originally Posted by Canuck
If that isn't the solution than maybe a new brake drum is....
All of my strength into the pedal should lock the wheel in my opinion...
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OK, you are going to do what you think is right regardless but I am here with 40+ years of riding experience to tell you that it is almost NEVER necessary to replace a rear brake drum on a small bike with as little mileage as you have.
AND......
The rear brakes on your bike are just NOT what you think they should be. Wish as you might, they just are NOT.
Even with the rear brakes in perfect condition, many GZ riders find that they cannot lock the rear, in a practice situation, no matter how hard they try.
In my opinion, you are wasting your time.
With your mileage, you might be due for new shoes and a corresponding roughing of the drum AND a careful linkage adjustment but certainly NOT a new drum.