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900MAN · 12-May-2006, 00:36

My rear disc is trying to be a griddle.
After a brief 5 minute ride with pretty much only front brake action, the front discs were barely warm whilst the rear was sizzling.
It has been squealing a bit at low speeds but doesn't look worn.
Change the pads?, or is there more than meets my new(to this bike) eyes
Thanks

ericthered40 · 12-May-2006, 00:44

Might be best to take the caliper off and give it a clean first, cheque out the pads wile your at it.

KeefyB · 12-May-2006, 05:43

Sounds like the pads are rubbing on the disc and not returning when the pressure is released.
As Eric said,whip the caliper off and clean it up.Smear a little Coppaslip grease on the back of the pads.

Jools · 12-May-2006, 10:48

Also, check the pedal adjustment. Dunno about 999's but on my ST I had similar symptoms when my brake pedal was adjusted too far so that it didn't let the fluid back into the master cylinder quickly enough.

900MAN · 12-May-2006, 11:55

Thanks guys.

duc daz · 12-May-2006, 21:52

best put brake grease on the back of the pads not copper slip you dont want that stuff eating at your piston seals

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12-May-2006, 00:44	#2
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer Might be best to take the caliper off and give it a clean first, cheque out the pads wile your at it. Reply

12-May-2006, 05:43	#3
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... Sounds like the pads are rubbing on the disc and not returning when the pressure is released. As Eric said,whip the caliper off and clean it up.Smear a little Coppaslip grease on the back of the pads. Reply

12-May-2006, 10:48	#4
Jools DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,930 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Mood: MT Meglomaniac Also, check the pedal adjustment. Dunno about 999's but on my ST I had similar symptoms when my brake pedal was adjusted too far so that it didn't let the fluid back into the master cylinder quickly enough. Reply

12-May-2006, 11:55	#5
900MAN Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 676 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: essex Mood: 900 went 999 gone, Multi came and went, 749 Nero now Thanks guys. Reply

12-May-2006, 21:52	#6
duc daz Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 548 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tamworth. uk Mood: a ducati is for life not just for christmas best put brake grease on the back of the pads not copper slip you dont want that stuff eating at your piston seals Reply