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Coaster brakes

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  1. These are also called "coaster brakes". Brands and models
    vary in procedures and parts availability.

    See parktool.comcoaster.shtml

  2. Regarding the topic at the top, I would suggest:

    1. Type of grease: While any typical bicycle bearing grease
    seems fine, these hubs can get relatively hot, easily
    above 100-degrees F, by extended braking. An automtive
    grease would be adquate for the bearings and better able
    to take the heat.

    2. Grease application: I pack cages, cups, driver and
    clutch heavily.
    Brake shoes also need grease, but I do not fill the
    entire cavity.

    3. Grease retarder spring: Yes

    4. Re-bend worn spring: As with any spring, it helps, but
    only for a short time. If it can be re-bent it means it
    is fatigued and needs replacement.

    Off topic: I could have sworn I replied on May 6, 2004, to
    the "How to tighten back pedal style breaks?" thread, but my
    first comments ended up here…I don't know why.

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