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June 5th, 2015, 11:01 AM
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Daily Ninjette Rider
Name: Steve
Location: Hollywood, FL
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402
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Brakes feel funny
I've noticed this week that my brakes feel a bit off. I rarely use the rear brake on the street, except to help stay upright at VERY low speeds, so it's the front brake only.
Stopping distance seems a bit longer, and the lever seems to have a bit of a progressive lumpy squish more than a hard feel. I don't know if I'm describing this well, it's tough to explain. Do I need a front stand to check my pads? I only have a rear stand. Anything else I should check? I've only ever worked with drum brakes.
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June 5th, 2015, 11:06 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Possible issues;
1: glazed pads 2: air in system 3: water in system 4: crappy fluid 5: need new pads You don't really have to have a front stand. You just have to get the front off the ground and the bike stable enough to complete your work. I am sure ghost will be along soon and post the entire howto on brake maintenance. lol
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June 5th, 2015, 12:18 PM
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Daily Ninjette Rider
Name: Steve
Location: Hollywood, FL
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402
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Thanks, I'll see what I can figure out with the service manual this weekend. How could air or water have gotten in the lines?
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June 5th, 2015, 12:29 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Because brake fluid absorbs water from the air and water evaporates. Basically it's a race condition, what is gunna suck first? Your pads or your fluid? At some point one of them is gunna not be so good and need replaced.
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June 5th, 2015, 02:30 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Inspect the hose for any sign of deterioration. Please, read these for all you need to know to graduate to disc brakes: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Brakes
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