i. Rear Wheel Spinning Test Produces Grinding, Grating Noise (chain removed). Tighten wheel mounting screws. If this does not correct noise, replace wheel (par. [127]).
37. BRAKES.
a. Rear Brake Does Not Hold When Foot Pedal Is Depressed. If the brake linings are wet, operate the vehicle and apply a slight pressure to the brake pedal to dry out linings. After drying the linings adjust brake rod length (par. [96 b]). If the brake operating lever stands ahead of the vertical position with brake applied, or the brake does not hold, replace the defective brake shoes (par. [96]).
b. Rear Brake Squeaks or Chatters When Used. Tighten side plate sleeve nut, if it is loose. Adjust shoe position (par. [96]). If the operating camshaft and/or side cover bearing is worn, replace the assembly (par. [96]). If the brake shoe spring is defective, replace (par. [96]). If the lining on the brake shoes is loose, worn, or defective, replace shoes (par. [96]). If the brake drum is worn or damaged, replace the brake drum and sprocket assembly (par. [96]).
c. Rear Brake Drags (vehicle on rear stand). Adjust linkage (par. [96]). If it still drags, equalize shoe assemblies, and adjust linkage (par. [96]).
d. Front Brake Does Not Hold When Hand Lever Is Operated. Adjust brake control (par. [97]). If brakes are wet, operate vehicle a short distance with slight pressure on brake lever to dry out linings. If brake does not hold, replace shoes (par. [97]).
e. Front Brake Drags. Adjust control linkage (par. [97]). If brake still drags, equalize shoes and readjust control linkage (par. [97]).
f. Front Brake Action Rough and/or Chatters. Adjust control linkage assembly (par. [97]). If malfunction continues, examine brake shoes, shoe spring, camshaft bearing and side cover bearing. Replace any defective parts or assemblies (par. [97]).
38. STEERING.
a. Motorcycle Pulls to One Side. Inspect and correct alinement of rear wheel (par. [60]). If the front forks are bent or twisted, replace (par. [98]). If trouble persists, refer to higher authority.