Are the front and rear brakes completely separate systems? My rear brake has died a horrible death. There is brake fluid on my garage floor, and the rear brake will not even keep the bike stopped on my driveway. I would rather ride it to the shop than trailer. The front brake seems fine. Am I safe to do so?
if it's leaking brake fluid still, I'd just be worried about sliding your tire in it. Other than that, as I'm sure you know, the rear brakes are a fashion statement on the ducati, not a functional piece of hardware.
didnt we already have this conversation?
Quote from: Tommy on November 24, 2008, 06:44:49 AM
didnt we already have this conversation?
Was I sober?
Good point on the back tire. I will trailer.
+1 what Svoloch said.
During the spring HC trip, Ron had to go on just front brake after his rear had a melt down of sorts. :P
I rarely use my back brake. I was just concerned with it affecting the function of my front. I now remember Tommy pointing out that they were separate systems.
Quote from: Slag on November 24, 2008, 06:46:31 AM
Good point on the back tire. I will trailer.
did you buy it to trailer it, or did you buy it to ride? f#ck it, i'll ride it there, just pick me up......if not i'll be coming home on a PS (I'm just sayin)
Quote from: The Svoloch on November 24, 2008, 06:43:09 AM
if it's leaking brake fluid still, I'd just be worried about sliding your tire in it. Other than that, as I'm sure you know, the rear brakes are a fashion statement on the ducati, not a functional piece of hardware.
Trailer it Zach. I'm with Patrick, you don't want brake fluid on the rear tire... bad juju. Probably a loose banjo bolt or loose reservoir cover. I also agree that they are for looks only. My 999 rear brake is just there for proper weight balance. The stock pads must be made from kryptonite. I have some SBS pads and seriously need to swap those out. Check those banjo bolts and res cover. Haven't ever seen too many calipers puke fluid. Please don't ride it until you figure it out. [thumbsup]
Thanks B! that is the plan. I would really hate to go down over something like that [bang]
Quote from: Slag on November 24, 2008, 06:40:00 AM
There is brake fluid on my garage floor
Is T peeing brake fluid now?!? [laugh]
On my S2R and the HM, the rear brakes were almost worthless until properly bled. The caliper location (under the axle) line routing and bleeder location conspire to create big air pockets that cannot be bled out... unless you unbolt the caliper, and elevate it to get the bleeder as the high point back there. Had to insert a piece of steel to mimic the rotor into the caliper to keep the pads/pistons from popping out while bleeding. They still feel only about 50% as effective as my wife's Buell lightning.
Quote from: Slag on November 24, 2008, 06:40:00 AM
Are the front and rear brakes completely separate systems? My rear brake has died a horrible death. There is brake fluid on my garage floor, and the rear brake will not even keep the bike stopped on my driveway. I would rather ride it to the shop than trailer. The front brake seems fine. Am I safe to do so?
Not that I can offer any assistance, but just out of curiosity - which bike are you talking about? You've only got 3.
Is this a moto-related thread? OMG! Quick - someone give Slag a drink. What was he thinking?!
if not i'll be coming home on a PS (I'm just sayin)
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If u do, let me know, I'll ride over 2day.
It's the 1098
Quote from: webspoke on November 24, 2008, 09:03:44 AM
On my S2R and the HM, the rear brakes were almost worthless until properly bled. The caliper location (under the axle) line routing and bleeder location conspire to create big air pockets that cannot be bled out... unless you unbolt the caliper, and elevate it to get the bleeder as the high point back there. Had to insert a piece of steel to mimic the rotor into the caliper to keep the pads/pistons from popping out while bleeding. They still feel only about 50% as effective as my wife's Buell lightning.
thanks for the tip...i'll have to try that out soon; the rear brake on the monster is pretty weak...i don't think it would even lock up in gravel. but i've bled a couple different times now and haven't had any luck. i'll try that method and see how i fare. if that doesn't work to increase the power, i may try some different pads.
and yes, i do use the rear brake. i like it...it's one more tool to have handy i think. it helps out quite a bit, especially when you're riding in rain and other situations where you don't want to be on the front brake, like in a corner. so i, for one, will continue my quest for a rear brake with more power.
Quote from: Slag on November 24, 2008, 06:40:00 AM
Are the front and rear brakes completely separate systems? My rear brake has died a horrible death. There is brake fluid on my garage floor, and the rear brake will not even keep the bike stopped on my driveway. I would rather ride it to the shop than trailer. The front brake seems fine. Am I safe to do so?
i bet we can fix it
You are probably right...