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27-03-2018, 09:25 AM | #16 | |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wells
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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Been there and done that!
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Absolutely agree with this - I made the same mistake on my Cagiva Raptor once, believe me, when the back wheel locks up of its own accord it isn't very funny! I was lucky and just had to wait for the disc and pads to stop sizzling before they freed up enough to get home and sort it out. What is important and worth getting right is the lever position, this can make all the difference to the rear brake operation - get it right and the improvement is really noticeable. Martin |
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27-03-2018, 10:32 AM | #17 |
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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When you’ve finished, I’d recommend getting rid of any left over fluid (your local council should have a suitable facility to do this safely) as it’s hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the atmosphere) and water boils at a much lower temperature than DOTx, causing vapour lock. An open bottle of brake fluid in your shed becomes a liability after a few months.
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05-04-2018, 06:55 PM | #18 |
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I've still not acquired a rear stand or socket to get the wheel off.... Garage is fully booked for a month....
... Really need the rear brake sorting.... It's not enjoyable at all having only the front brake to rely on... Especially with all the stones on the road at the min... I ended up aborting my ride tonight and going home.. |
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