linked brake issue?
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When you are above the activation speed for the linked brakes, there is a loss of some movement/interaction on the brake that you aren't using especially if using only one brake. You can feel this happen when just barely touching the rear brake and using all front braking as well as vice versa. This is normal by design since opposite brake force is being applied by 20% above 26mph I believe when choosing to use only one brake. Below the activation speed it does not work or stops working once dropping below this speed. Again, a normal response and somewhat weird for those of us that have this setup.
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DB252, Where did you learn that the linked brakes, once engaged, "de-link" after dropping below 26 mph? I assumed that if one hits the rear brake in a panic stop above 25 mph, that both brakes would remain engaged until reaching a complete stop for safety reasons. I like dragging my rear brake through hard right turns, so if I start braking above 25 mph, I release the brakes momentarily when I drop to 25 mph and then just apply the rear brake for the drag. If you're correct, this maneuver is unnecessary. Does anyone have a definitive answer?
"When the linked braking has been initiated it will continue to function until the vehicle comes to a stop or the rider releases the brakes."
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