Rear Brake Pedal ... Oops

[robindean]

So, I'm install a new sprocket onto my rear wheel and before reconnecting the brake pedal to the rod I push down on it.

I hear this loud "pow" and now the pedal goes waaay too low. I look underneath and see the spring that connects to the tail light trip circuit ... it's not connected to anything.

What does it connect to?

Also, the pedal rests in it's normal position ... but now whenever I push it (connected or not) it goes waaay lower than it used to.

I'm not sure what damage I've done. Any advice is welcome.

 

[elgordo]

Maybe these pics will help. They are from a 360 but should be similar.

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[robindean]

It's a bit topsy-tervy looking at the photos but, then again, I'm not next to my bike. I'll keep these with me when I head down. Thanks for taking the time to shoot these

 

[Travis]

There's not much to go wrong there if the rear brake wasn't hooked up. Maybe the main return spring for the lever broke or came unhooked?

 

[OliverB]

Doesn't the brake pedal slip over a spline on the shaft? As Travis said, I don't see where much can go wrong. There should be a stop bolt to limit the downward travel when the pedal is seated properly on the shaft.

 

[robindean]

All is well. I found that because I was replacing the chain, the tire was simply further forward and the brake was going lower (after connected).

The "pow" was, in fact, the metal hook to the brake light trigger.

 

[Travis]

Well I'm glad you got it figured out!