Rear brake cam...can it be replaced?

[Guest]

Hi All....just picked up a "new" 1983 GR650 Tempter. The question I have is about the small bolt looking item called the brake cam (part # 54440-08003). It is the bolt that the brake cam lever attaches to on the rear drum brakes of this bike.

The PO said that he guessed a bolt came loose and the brake cam lever hit the ground and snapped it off the rear wheel along with the brake cam. Odd...anyway. There's still a small nub of it left and I was wondering if it can be pushed out and replaced with a new one. I don't want to have to buy a whole new half of the rear wheel because of a snapped off bolt. Anybody ever do this or have any suggestions? Let me know. Thanks

[mriddle]

May be cheaper to buy a used unit on ebay.

[Guest]

Yep...I know...I was just wondering. Postage for a small bolt vs the rear wheel?...I was also curious if it can be done at all. Thanks

[Big T]

The cam pushes right in

Remove the rear wheel, pull the brake plate and the shoes. If the cam has a ragged edge you may have to file it down - then it will slide right out

$16 at the dealer - call in the AM and order it

This part is held in place by tension - the PO is handing you some kind of story- it takes a lot of force to snap off a shaft that large. And it can't fall out or snap off if the bike hit the ground

[Guest]

Thanks Big T. That was the answer I was looking for. I had never come across this type of situation before and thought it was possible but wasn't sure.

As for stories from PO's...I think we've all had our share but...what imaginations!!

Thanks again.