Re: [ST] Rear brake

["Joe Zaccaria" <jzaccaria@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

It sounds like something is not functioning properly in your rear braking
system.  The ST brakes are quite effective both front and back.  Generally
the first thing to do is have the system bled to see if that helps.  If not
either the master cylinder or caliper is faulty or you are fouling your
rotor.

If you have already changed pads to Ferodo's you generally notice a dramatic
difference if the rest of the system is working properly.  If your bike is
under warranty take it to the dealer.  If not and you have the equipment and
confidence to tackle the rear brakes (this is a simple system) then check
each component.  In any case it is clear from your description that
something is not operating properly.


Zac

'00 Blue ST
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 11:39 PM
Subject: [ST] Rear brake


> Has anyone worked out a fix for the weak rear brake on the ST? Mine is so
> wimpy that I find myself not using it, which led to my downfall recently,
> while turning into a filling station with a gravel forecourt. I have
replaced
> the pads with Ferrodos, cleaning everything with brake (contact) cleaner,
to
> no avail. My Scottoiler may have something to do with it, as the rotor is
> closer to the chain than it is on bikes with a double-sided swingarm, but
I
> can see no visible oil-fouling. On my other bikes, one of which is a '79
> Bonneville, with an old-fashioned solid disc, the rear braking is quite
> effective, and I use it at each stop, but on the '99 ST, since nothing
much
> happens when I step on it, my automatic reaction is not to use it.
> Has anyone tried a different rotor, or different pads, perhaps made of
> carborundum? Dave Collins, San Diego
>
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