Rear brake.

[Col996s]

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]

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]

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

[Ray]

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]

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

The last set about, 200.


Thanks guys.