My bruin's rear brakes are doing nothing. I pull the brake all the way down and there is no pressure (I have tried adjusting the tension on the handlebar but that does nothing) I was low on brake fluid a few rides ago and I filled that back up. I still have the same amount after filling it up. Is there a simple adjustment I can do to the brakes themselves, or is my drum shot? I never thought I used it much so I don't know why it is not working. (could leaving the parking break on for long periods of time do it? I used to leave it on all the time when I parked it)
This isn't something that is covered under my useless warranty is it?

I need to buy a service manual but I will order one, them cd version on ebay seem a little too cheesy for me. Unless anyone has anything good to say about them...

Thanks for any replies. I'll check ebay for the drum in the meantime

 

NAAA there's no way you done shot a drum sounds like you have a bad seal on the drum and some mud or watter pull the drums off have a peak im 99% sure this is your problem drums brakes are great about this problem..

 

Well, if you ran it out of brake fluid, that tells me 2 things.

1. You must have a leak somewhere if the fluid depleted.
2. You will need to bleed the air out of the lines before they will work again.

 

ok, thanks for the replies. I have ordered a manual from my dealer, should take 7-10 days. The front brakes work fine, so would that eliminate the problem with the bleeding? Or do disc brakes not need fluid. I will wait to tackle this project until I get my manual as I do not really know how they work, but I can read [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

they have 2 seperate masters. is ur rear brake applyed threw hydrolics or threw a cable?

 

good question..lol

Like I said I have NO IDEA how the brakes work, I hope after figuring this out I can help out someone else in the future

 

Back brakes on a Bruin is cable on the bars and the foot part nothing but cable for the rear thats why i said u must have a bad seal not many things it can be worn brakes or watter in em.. BUT I ASSURE U ITS ONLY CABLE'S MANNING THE REAR...

 

then id say its time for new shoes and silicone ot keep the water/mud out of there.