Need rear brake advice

[VTCB750SC]

So I got a pair of rear sets from a 2000 gsxr 750. I am going to put them on my 82 honda 750 sc. Was wondering if it would work if I took the rear drum brake arm and flipped it so it was pointing up. Then I could build linkage to connect to the gixxer rear set. Thanks for any help. Travis

 

[teddpage]

This is a touchy subject for some. Some people say that it will change the way the brake works, since you are flipping the lever over. I flipped the lever on my bike, and the brake works fine. I can lock the brake up if i want to. So i say try it, test ride the bike and make sure it doesnt require excess effort to make the brake function.

 

[joea]

no problem....not sure why they would see an issue. what was the comments? leading edge brake shoe? i do not see an issue or have i noticed any changes on a sls brake set up. if there is a difference it is minimal and if you are not racing a built up machine you will never know the difference...just make sure your brake leverage and brake drum arm angle do not change much as this will make a big difference.....joe@vcycle

 

[teddpage]

Yea Joe...those are the arguments ive heard. Leading shoe blah blah...sure it MIGHT make a difference. However on my bike, i found no difference.

 

[VTCB750SC]

Thanks to all for the replies. I figured it would work okay for everyday driving. Will try it out and see if it works the same. Thanks again