Re: Rear Brake

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also use my rear for trail braking through turns and slow 
maneuvers. FWIW mine were gone at 11k miles. Fronts have almost 70% 
remaining..

Erik


>Since it was me that started this thread I must say that I was taught to use
>the rear brake when moving at under 10mph such as in heavy traffic or coming
>up to a junction or doing U turns or slow control. Hence my question about
>the effectiveness of the rear brake on the RS. How does everyone else carry
>out these slow manoeuvres in control?
>Roger Downham
>00 RS Eclipse Blue
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 2:40 PM
>Subject: Re: Rear Brake
>
>
> > > hard as two brake calipers at the front end. So, I think I will stop
>using
> >  > the rear brakes except for special occasions.
> >
> > but why?  you've developed a better habit.  why lose it?  brake pads
> > just aren't that expensive.
> >
> > paul
> > =---------------------
> >   paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 33.1
>degrees)
> >   'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601
> >
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