Hello all. As the above title implies, a huge thank you to this forum for finally getting my new to me 2009 ST1300 standard back on the road with NO dragging/locking rear brakes!! Especially to JF Heath's excellent Article on SMC replacement - this was invaluable in doing this job. And Sadlsor - for convincing me finally that this was in fact the SMC! I can only imagine what a shop would charge for installing the SMC, cleaning up and lubricating the calipers and pins, bleeding the entire system (following steps) and dismantling and correctly reassembling the bodywork. I suspect it would be a lot, if they would even take this job. I highly recommend bonding with your ST (for quite a few hours....lol) even if you feel intimidated, it's worth it to persevere. The financial savings and feeling of accomplishment are worth it.
Most outstanding forum! Cheers, STeve
Most outstanding forum! Cheers, STeve