Hello, I just looked at a 1999 Honda 70R 2 wheeler for my son. He now rides at 50eton 4 wheeler but has been asking for a 2 wheeler for at least 2 years.

Any way, the machine runs great, starts on 1st kick, shifts all 3 gears nice, but has almost no brakes.

How hard is it to fix, adjust, replace these brakes. Fronts work slightly, rears not at all. Looks like the adjusters are already turned all the way out. Just want to know what type of expense and trouble I might be getting into if I buy this machine?

Thanks

 

Very very very easy....

Honda shoes are best, aftermarkets are ok. Depending on how hard it was ridden and how much mud, some need the springs that pull the shoes together replaced too. This will help keep the rear brakes from dragging and give better pedal feel.

 

awesome, Thanks! hopefully parts arent too much, if its easy, I'll do it myself.

 

I like to remove the pivot shaft that works the shoes and add a little grease to the bushing. As long as you mark the relation to the outer brake arm (on the outside of the hub) removal / re-installation on the shaft splines is a breeze. Doing the same to the brake pedal pivot will have it working / stopping like new.