Growling rear brake noise

[BLUEZL600EFI]

I replaced my parking brake cable and adjusted the frame arm so that the cable adjustment nuts are in the middle of the thread. About 100 miles after I did that repair I notice I get a real bad brake growl when I come to a complete stop. It mostly happens right before I come to a dead stop and is worse the lighter I use the brakes. If I pound hard on the pedal and stop quick I don't seem to get it.

Any suggestions? Did I not set something right on the adjustment?

 

[Bob Denman]

Maybe you've got them set a bit too tight?? :dontknow:

 

[BLUEZL600EFI]

Maybe you've got them set a bit too tight?? :dontknow:

OK I loosened it up a tad. I will take it for a spin in a little bit when it cools done a bit. I did notice the bracket does not return like it used to. maybe the cable is too tight, not the adjustment but the routing and the holder clamps?

 

[BLUEZL600EFI]

OK I loosened it up a tad. I will take it for a spin in a little bit when it cools done a bit. I did notice the bracket does not return like it used to. maybe the cable is too tight, not the adjustment but the routing and the holder clamps?

OK Here's an update. I rode her in this morning and so far no noise.
I loosened up the actually cable sheath (the 3 metal clamps that hold it) which gave it some more slack under the frame where it comes into the parking brake assembly. Then I loosened up the adjustment. It was catching on 2 clicks now it take 4-5 clicks to lock the wheel. Seems to be working ok with this setup now.

 

[NancysToy]

OK Here's an update. I rode her in this morning and so far no noise.
I loosened up the actually cable sheath (the 3 metal clamps that hold it) which gave it some more slack under the frame where it comes into the parking brake assembly. Then I loosened up the adjustment. It was catching on 2 clicks now it take 4-5 clicks to lock the wheel. Seems to be working ok with this setup now.

Your parking brake should set in 1-2 clicks. I would say you need to look for interference between the vinyl cable coating and the outer sheath, and/or lubricate the cable. If the cable was too far out of the sheath, it may be necessary to move the brake lever a notch or two to compensate. It wouldn't hurt to clean and lubricate the parking brake mechanism, either.