what has happened to my front brake, jake?

[maxreverb]

My front brake had started to feel weak. i heard it grind once and stopped using it figuring the brake shoe had worn out. Picked
up a replacement shoe today and took the wheel off. messed around with it for a long time but i'm not sure whats going on here.
the old brake shoe doesnt look any different than the new one, i had been expecting it to be all worn down. so i havent put on the new shoe.
the cable is good. i was able to squeeze the handle bar and make the cable move. is there some other way to get the slack out of the brake line, some different adjustment? now i squeeze it all the way and i get nothing. if you think you know what my problem is please advise. i'll take it to the shop if it's a serious brake problem i dont wanna kill myself, but i dont have the scooter experience yet to tell if its something routine im missing or something more serious.

this is on my 85 aero

[evilone]

Did you adjust the cable? If not do it by turning the hex nut at the brake lever (near the wheel).

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http://www.hondaspree.net/other/Aero50_SM_85.pdf

[maxreverb]

ALL Hail the Evil ONE!

i was able to fix both my brakes that way

and now i have a spare front shoe.

[maddog]

pull the brake cam off, sand the rust off, grease it and your brakes will feel like new

[maddog]

pull the brake cam off, sand the rust off, grease it and your brakes will feel like new