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I have a 1978 B-80 wheel horse when I step on the brake and try to lock the brake lever it won't lock?and it work fine just the other day?

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peter lena

@mike avad , how about a lubrication , detailing on the related parts that are saposed to move / function ?  it worked the other day , unless something broke . aerosol penetrating oil . extension tube , make the rust run out  , pete

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Lee1977
On 7/13/2023 at 3:32 PM, mike avad said:

I have a 1978 B-80 wheel horse when I step on the brake and try to lock the brake lever it won't lock?and it work fine just the other day?

If the brake band is tighten up too much the parking brake latch won't catch. Loosen the nut until it will catch. Doesn't affect the brake, the brake peddle just moves a little to the front.

Should have a locking nut or have double nuts locked together.

Edited by Lee1977

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