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- September 6, 2011 at 9:54 pm #43743
Larry Natzke
ParticipantOn my 3rd clutch in 2 years. Lots of life (pad) left when break occurs. Probably 4-5 hours of use. I try to keep roller bearing clean and lubed, but maybe not as often as I should.
Is this a known weak part or am I doing or not doing something to cause this recurring failure ?
September 7, 2011 at 12:31 am #65350C Kistler
Participant@Larry Natzke wrote:
On my 3rd clutch in 2 years. Lots of life (pad) left when break occurs. Probably 4-5 hours of use. I try to keep roller bearing clean and lubed, but maybe not as often as I should.
Is this a known weak part or am I doing or not doing something to cause this recurring failure ?
Stop trail braking.
September 7, 2011 at 2:51 am #65351Greg Welch
ParticipantLarry, check the drum. If the drum has significant wear on it, the shoes will have to open too far to reach it and it will break the clutch.
September 21, 2011 at 6:59 pm #65352Larry Natzke
ParticipantMy clutch woes continue.
New clutch lasted about 20 laps.
All 3 pads seperated from the housing.
Bad glue?Working with distributor in Canada for a warranty replacement.
Seems there have been some manufacturing quality problems in recent past.September 26, 2011 at 4:48 pm #65353Larry Natzke
ParticipantFactory is sending me a warranty replacement part. Kudos IAME.
Pads that seperated from the clutch are still in good condition. Wondering if glueing them back on somehow would be successful…or a bad thing to try. Any suggestion on a type of glue?
September 27, 2011 at 4:11 am #65354Joe Rosse
ParticipantMaybe check with a brake place–I wonder if the “glue” would be the same as that used for bonding brake pads? You might check with Zach at Friction Systems, 6125 W 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003, (720) 898-4454. They’ve been very helpful in the past.
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