Rear brake problem makes no sense..
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No abs. And I will recheck the pin and pads to see that all is where they should be.
Rode about 200 miles today and all worked well except for the new length of travel when depressed the rear brake. Thanks for all the tips. It's Sunday night. Tomorrow is rat race day and back to work. I probably won't fool with this till next Saturday although I am tempted to do a quick bleed before then. Why I'd have to bleed when I never opened the system is what's disturbing me. Also new pads and low pedel....makes no sense. I'll get back to you with the fix. Thanks everyone.
Rode about 200 miles today and all worked well except for the new length of travel when depressed the rear brake. Thanks for all the tips. It's Sunday night. Tomorrow is rat race day and back to work. I probably won't fool with this till next Saturday although I am tempted to do a quick bleed before then. Why I'd have to bleed when I never opened the system is what's disturbing me. Also new pads and low pedel....makes no sense. I'll get back to you with the fix. Thanks everyone.
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hmm, I responded yesterday and the post didn't post.
when removing old pads, the dirt and dust needs to be cleaned away from the pistons.
before the pistons are pushed into the bore
then crack the bleeder and push the pistons in slowly and evenly.
this pushes out the contaminated fluid
then close bleeders
put on pads with anti squeak and lubed pins etc.
reinstall calipers
pump up the brake system
top off reservoir.
bleeding shouldn't be required
BUT recent models have had problems with the brake light switch leaking/introducing air.
so look at that.
mike
when removing old pads, the dirt and dust needs to be cleaned away from the pistons.
before the pistons are pushed into the bore
then crack the bleeder and push the pistons in slowly and evenly.
this pushes out the contaminated fluid
then close bleeders
put on pads with anti squeak and lubed pins etc.
reinstall calipers
pump up the brake system
top off reservoir.
bleeding shouldn't be required
BUT recent models have had problems with the brake light switch leaking/introducing air.
so look at that.
mike
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