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Thread: rear brake fade
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Old 06-24-2008   #6 (permalink)
Pinballer
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It's a heavy bike with a weak system. Call Brembo and throw 1K on a rear master cylinder. I suspect that if you found a bigger brake fluid reservior, you may be able to keep it cooler longer.

First, I would check make sure the caliper is working properly...pistons clean and returning evenly. Then I would put new pads is...worn out, thinner pads are going to transfer more heat to the fluid. Make sure the slide pin is clean and smooth and not binding on the pads.

Make sure the pedal, in its resting position is not dragging the brakes.

Make sure that your foot, in its resting position is also not dragging the brakes.

I have had no problems with my brakes. I do use the rear and it can be used effectively as you described. On the track, I rarely use the rear brake, but often do on the road.
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