No rear brakes?!?
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I had a similar situation a few years back. I had a situation where my rear caliper got way overheated with some friction from the rotor being in a bind (long story). I was on the road and had to remove the rear caliper to get the bike home. I went ahead and replaced the caliper and still had no rear brakes. Had to end up replacing the master cylinder and flushing the rear system to add new fluid. Was good to go then.
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yes when I removed my rear tire to replace it the caliper was not put on straight causing the pads to bind. big mistake on my part
Did you ever find the cause of the caliper "locking up?" That is not a problem that normally occurs without a problem somewhere in the system. It is possible the master cylinder did not release pressure, causing the caliper pistons to stay extended causing the overheating. Its entirely possible the master cylinder is your problem again.
I would rebuild or replace that master cylinder AND replace the rear brake hose for sure. Put speed bleeders in so you can bleed it easily and flush the lines every year.
Also if you did not replace the rotor at the time, change it now too as it has to be severely warped from the heat which will cause it to push back the pistons, requiring a longer brake stroke or even pumping to get the brakes to work.
I would rebuild or replace that master cylinder AND replace the rear brake hose for sure. Put speed bleeders in so you can bleed it easily and flush the lines every year.
Also if you did not replace the rotor at the time, change it now too as it has to be severely warped from the heat which will cause it to push back the pistons, requiring a longer brake stroke or even pumping to get the brakes to work.
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