My rear brake has gone completely. I have read about the possibility of hot fluid in the master cylinder being the problem but the brake is still out even when cold. Any suggestions would help guys. Thanks

-- David P. Galleo (dgalleo@mac.com), June 01, 2003

Answers

old brake fluid = bad. bleed and change.

-- mod (mvf4s@excite.com), June 01, 2003.

....and then it'll work for 3 days!

Get a new master cylinder fitted under warranty

....and then it'll work for 3 days!

Change the fluid from Dot.4 to Dot.5

....and then it'll work for 3 days!

Heat-wrap the exhaust section near the master cylinder

....and then it'll work for 3 days!

Bleed it as often as you like

....and then it'll work for 3 days!

I've given up!!!!!!

-- Senna 026 (ralph@eurograv.co.uk), June 02, 2003.

My rear brake has worked well from the start. I have close to 2k miles, it has been hot due to ambient temp.,never a problem. I'd say bleed the line, try it again.

-- greg petersen (gntpete@nvbell.net), June 02, 2003.

quick way to get rid of the bubble: push the pad out, still in place in the caliper, it force the fluide in the master cylinder, and the bubble. It work perfect for me, I do it each time I clean the bike.

-- o (okthomas@tir.com), June 04, 2003.

Ralph I happen to think 3 days is quite good - still get down to Goodwood on Sundays? Are you goiung to Beaulieu as it's your part of the country? Mark

-- Mark Magenis (m.magenis@btinternet.com), June 06, 2003.

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That's an intelligent answer - I'll give it a try.

Ralph

-- Senna 026 (ralph@eurograv.co.uk), June 12, 2003.