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Originally Posted by Luddite
Of course, the real test will be how long will this last?
Hopefully, by pushing the pistons back, raising the caliper, filling with DOT 5.1 and using the vacuum bleeder, I'll end up with a more permanent solution.
I shall report back in due course.
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It's been over a year since I bled the rear brakes on the Evo so I thought it was about time I posted an update.
Well, all through last year, it worked perfectly although, admittedly, the bike didn't get used much so perhaps they weren't exposed to as much heat as other years. But, even after being laid up over winter for four months, (which is when, historically, the sponginess tended to reappear), I am happy to report that the pedal is still as firm as the day I bled them.
I think removing and raising the caliper above the ABS unit was probably the key element in this exercise. So, if your rear brake is soft after winter, try the above tips and you should notice an improvement.