Having read much about the issues of brake dragging / locking after it happened to me unexpectedly and alarmingly I see that most of the time the SMC is the culprit. I would like the opinion of the pros here on this forum as I know it supersedes my Honda dealership. I'm not being critical of them just complimentary to the knowledge and experience of this forum.
To my point: when I use the foot pedal after a while the rear (I think) drags or locks. Pressing it several times will release it, at least for now. I carefully don't use it and won't till the problem is fixed. Using the hand lever I have no dragging or lockup: works fine.
My question: If the SMC were the problem wouldn't both the hand and foot levers both cause this effect? I'm thinking that in this case this points to the rear brake master cylinder or caliper assembly or something else confined to the rear only.
I yield to the experienced ones here for more insight; any input is greatly appreciated.
When I went to the Honda dealership for assistance their remedy was to change the brake fluid and see what happens. I plan on doing that (have <12k miles) but before that process I would like to fix the appropriate issue so I'm doing the fluid change after the probable fault is fixed.
Unrelated but nonsensical to me: the dealer said it would be about 2 weeks before the bike could be looked at; I'm OK with that- we all wait our turn. I asked if they could call me a day or two before needing the bike. Was told "NO" you have to leave it and we will get to it in the order brought in. As an avid rider I'm not willing to sacrifice Summer riding for 2-3 weeks and this makes no sense to me. We all make appointments - what gives?? Anybody have input on this?
To my point: when I use the foot pedal after a while the rear (I think) drags or locks. Pressing it several times will release it, at least for now. I carefully don't use it and won't till the problem is fixed. Using the hand lever I have no dragging or lockup: works fine.
My question: If the SMC were the problem wouldn't both the hand and foot levers both cause this effect? I'm thinking that in this case this points to the rear brake master cylinder or caliper assembly or something else confined to the rear only.
I yield to the experienced ones here for more insight; any input is greatly appreciated.
When I went to the Honda dealership for assistance their remedy was to change the brake fluid and see what happens. I plan on doing that (have <12k miles) but before that process I would like to fix the appropriate issue so I'm doing the fluid change after the probable fault is fixed.
Unrelated but nonsensical to me: the dealer said it would be about 2 weeks before the bike could be looked at; I'm OK with that- we all wait our turn. I asked if they could call me a day or two before needing the bike. Was told "NO" you have to leave it and we will get to it in the order brought in. As an avid rider I'm not willing to sacrifice Summer riding for 2-3 weeks and this makes no sense to me. We all make appointments - what gives?? Anybody have input on this?