Rear brake not effective
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:41 pm
I'm having some issues with the rear brake on my ZXR 400 L that I purchased last week.
The calipers have been rebuilt with wavy discs front and back with braided lines.
I have to really stomp on the rear brake lever before I can feel it engage and even then it's not effective, whereas the front brakes will stop on a dime.
I've looked at the system and I've tried bleeding it as well as adjusting the lever placement but it seems to make no difference. However my friend says that he doesn't have to touch his rear brake much on his 400 L as it's really effective and can lock the back wheel.
I'd like to have a bit more faith in my rear brake so any suggestions are welcome. I do know the standard calipers aren't amazing but they can't be this bad.
The calipers have been rebuilt with wavy discs front and back with braided lines.
I have to really stomp on the rear brake lever before I can feel it engage and even then it's not effective, whereas the front brakes will stop on a dime.
I've looked at the system and I've tried bleeding it as well as adjusting the lever placement but it seems to make no difference. However my friend says that he doesn't have to touch his rear brake much on his 400 L as it's really effective and can lock the back wheel.
I'd like to have a bit more faith in my rear brake so any suggestions are welcome. I do know the standard calipers aren't amazing but they can't be this bad.