Rear brake hub

T'Pring · Post by **T'Pring** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:05 am

While checking my rear brake, I noticed that under my dust cap it is dry. Shouldn't there be a wad of grease under it and do I need to grease the splines of the rear axle when I put the brake hub back on [they are dry, too]?

Also, what is the nylon hex screw [that is on the hub] used for?

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:53 pm

The nylon hex screw is a cover for the inspection hole. You remove the screw and look in the hole to inspect the condition of the brake shoe.