| Author | Message | ||
     Rudolf35 |
I would like to get rid of that "wood" feeling I have in the rear brake of my Uly. I am on my second set of EBC pads and the fluid has been replaced (and bled). But, alas, I still have that wood block back there. What options are there for this issue? I know of the Brembo two pot upgrade, is that it?  | ||
| Froggy |
The issue is you are using the wrong brake. Also, its quite easy to lock up the rear brake while doing 60mph even stock. | ||
| Rudolf35 |
I know, I know the front brake is the key - have been through 4 sets of front pads; so, no I am not using the wrong brake. I am just out of farkling options and the rear brake has always felt like a block of wood to me so what the heck?! Not looking for more brake power, I am looking for a better FEEL! | ||
| Froggy |
Lyndall pads.  | ||
| Scooter808484 |
Lyndall pads helped mine. Not great, but better. | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I like the rear brake, redwood and all. Use your front brake, not supposed to lock up the rear anyways. | ||
| Trevd |
I like the rear brake too - no feel as compared to any other bike I've ever ridden, but I feel much more confident with it to scrub off a little speed in a corner. Just a little tap gives me what I need sometimes. I now think that the other bikes I've ridden had rear brakes that were too sensitive! | ||
| Rwven |
You could try this rear Brembo kit from American Sport Bike... http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/K16185.html | ||
| Kmb |
I must have a giant Sequoia then. I use both brakes, but have tried to lock up the rear intentionally and cant. I have pushed hard and even stabbed the peddle with no luck. I have to be very careful when using the front brake because it is too touchy for me. I have the front suspension set all the way up and still have horrific nose dive and pulsing with very little pressure on the leaver. I would think after 21 years of riding I should be able to use the brakes correctly, but this is probably my biggest complaint about the Uly. | ||
| Froggy |
Not to insult you, but you aren't using the brakes correctly. Make sure you break in the rear pads correctly
Also pulsing in the front lever most likely means there are deposits on the rotor, often times caused by not using enough front brake (lightly dragging), or using the front to hold the bike when stopped. The stock pads are a bit overkill for most Uly riders, and were intended to be used more aggressively. | ||
| Chrisrogers3 |
I know that this is trending towards more of a pad thread, BUT........ If you get the precision engineering uly pegs and the brake lever it will make the world of difference in the rear brake feel. You will have a LOT more leverage on the pedal and locking up the rear wheel is quite a bit easier at that point. |
