Rear brake.

Col996s · 30-Sep-2012, 20:33

I've had so much trouble with me rear brake and I hardly use it.

I've gone through two sets of pads in less than a year.

When I spin the bike wheel it is free and there doesn't seem to be binding and the brake sort of works (as good as they are). But after a ride my rear disc is always hot. Again I can push the bike and it moves freely.

Anybody an idea what is going on? (and I'm not riding the brake before anyone says haha)

skidlids · 30-Sep-2012, 21:47

Might just be worth adjusting the push rod, to give a bit more clearance / free play
I had this problem with my 750 Monster, the master cylinder push rod had started corroding and used up what little clearance there had been, adjusted it half a turn and all was OK again

dunlop0_1 · 01-Oct-2012, 05:16

Sounds like you might be unknowingly touching the pedal a little while riding?
That was my problem fixed just as Kev suggests.

Ray · 01-Oct-2012, 10:19

How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads?

I used "soft" rear pads on my 998 to get a back brake that was better than dragging my foot on floor and they didn't last more than 3-4 thousand miles.

Ray.

Col996s · 01-Oct-2012, 15:14

How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads?

The last set about, 200.

Thanks guys.

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01-Oct-2012, 05:16	#3
dunlop0_1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,568 Join Date: May 2009 Sounds like you might be unknowingly touching the pedal a little while riding? That was my problem fixed just as Kev suggests. Reply

01-Oct-2012, 10:19	#4
Ray Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,555 Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: R U thinking what I'm thinking?......Oh dear! How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads? I used "soft" rear pads on my 998 to get a back brake that was better than dragging my foot on floor and they didn't last more than 3-4 thousand miles. Ray. Reply

01-Oct-2012, 15:14	#5
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads? The last set about, 200. Thanks guys. Reply