| Author | Message | ||
     Cheesebeast |
Howdy all, The rear brake on my XB9R has essentially zero travel to it. It does not drag the rear brake, but it sure as hell is sensitive. What is normal? I have a service manual on order. Thanks! | ||
| Lovematt |
I don't know that there is a minimum or normal travel...it is more a preference by the rider and the type of brake setup. I will say you want to have at least 1/8" of free play on the brake lever before the brakes start applying and slowing down the wheel. I run a bit more than that...part of this has to do with the fluids heating up and expanding...if the lever is too tight when cold it could bind up when heated up...not good. | ||
| Xring |
Mine has very little travel before engaging the brake. But I really have to stomp on it to have much effect. Bill | ||
| Cheesebeast |
Thanks guys, I will check the travel again. It really feels odd. Thanks again, Cheese | ||
| Lovematt |
I don't have to press hard on mine at all...it is not touchy but it works well and is easily controlled. If you have to press hard it is possible the pads might be glazed over (need to be sanded/cleaned), the same might need to be done on the rotor, or the piston in the calipers are not pressing hard enough for whatever reason. It could also be the leverage ratio of the pedal. Cheesebeast...not sure what you mean by "odd". If it is grabby and hard to control you should check out the areas noted above to make sure everything is okay. I say this more for a safety issue than anything else. Sometimes raising the back wheel and turning it by itself helps pinpoint brakes by applying them lightly. |
