Thank you again for all the advice! I know this may seem basic, but I'm still getting to know my way around the ST and it is a whole lot more complicated than the circa 1980s Guzzis.
Finally finish rebuilding all three calipers and replacing seals and Honda pads on the ST1300 2004 non ABS. Everything looked good inside....no corrosion or pitting on the pistons and old seals looked to be in good shape, but figured I'd go ahead and replace anyway.....that way there is only me to blame. Followed the bleed to the letter! Greased the pins and tourked to spec.
Question:
1. Is a certain amount of pad drag normal?.....rear wheel spins without much pressure, but you can hear the drag. Same with front.
2. Rotors are warm to the touch without brake use after a few miles. NOT blistering......can be held without taking the Lords name in vain.....hot when used, but seem to release fine and cool down. Taken uip to higway speeds.....and pulled off...geared down to stop.....and rotors were well with the hand holding temps.
Am I being overly sensitive? The system seems like it is working just fine......All the stopping power......pulled a handful and rear didn't pass me up, and stood on the rear and felt solid....so pressure and release and SMC seem to be doing their jobs.......ALTHOUGH there seems to be a relation between the Left front and rear from the heat standpoint.
Thank you in advance for any insights and advice.
IF
Finally finish rebuilding all three calipers and replacing seals and Honda pads on the ST1300 2004 non ABS. Everything looked good inside....no corrosion or pitting on the pistons and old seals looked to be in good shape, but figured I'd go ahead and replace anyway.....that way there is only me to blame. Followed the bleed to the letter! Greased the pins and tourked to spec.
Question:
1. Is a certain amount of pad drag normal?.....rear wheel spins without much pressure, but you can hear the drag. Same with front.
2. Rotors are warm to the touch without brake use after a few miles. NOT blistering......can be held without taking the Lords name in vain.....hot when used, but seem to release fine and cool down. Taken uip to higway speeds.....and pulled off...geared down to stop.....and rotors were well with the hand holding temps.
Am I being overly sensitive? The system seems like it is working just fine......All the stopping power......pulled a handful and rear didn't pass me up, and stood on the rear and felt solid....so pressure and release and SMC seem to be doing their jobs.......ALTHOUGH there seems to be a relation between the Left front and rear from the heat standpoint.
Thank you in advance for any insights and advice.
IF