"Hit the back brake and they lock up"....this may not be an issue with the SMC, PCV, or possibly even air in the system. This is a rear caliper binding issue!What an ordeal.. heard from the shop and they were sure the last part replacement of the pcv would fix my break drag... not so much...
Rebuilt calipers
SMC
REPLACED PCV
Bleed the breaks
Checked for air.
Bleeding brakes again today
Hit the back break and it engages and takes about 6 seconds to disengage. Hit the back break again and they lock up.
I am now beyond frustrated and looking to start a prayer circle for my bike as it seems to defy earthly abilities at this point.
My mechanic has had Honda on the phone multiple times and had a rep actually in the shop this week for a verdict. That rep said pcv replacement is the ticket.
It's brakes... I would have never thought a bike would be crippled over brakes.... brakes! So very disappointed.
Well, sure seems like that would be enough to trust him. It's possible one of the replacement parts is defective, but unlikely however we have had folks replace t-stats w/new ones that were also an issue.He truly seems knowledgeable and owns a 05 ST and the bike dealership he mechanics in. 40 years working on bikes and I have have the that most stumps him.
See thread REAR BRAKE SEIZED post number 15.
I ask myself, did he open a case for you? or simply tell you what he was told to tell you to keep you happy?
What do you mean you removed the caliper slide pin? No need to do that, once the caliper is removed from the mounted position, you simple pull the mounting bracket apart from the caliper housing.After following this thread for a while,, I decided to try and improve my dragging rear brake today. I removed the larger (14mm cap) caliper slide pin and wiped off the rather thick grease off. I sprayed some release agent into the pin hole and reassembled that pin. I was not able to do the same to the smaller slide pin,,,, but I did note that the boot was damaged on the small pin,,, and needs to be replaced. Contamination there would cause it to stick and/or bind. I also noticed a fair build up of dirt on the pistons. After a bit of cleaning, the rear wheel was spinning freely. I have not had a chance to test ride it yet,,, but I be a short ride would show a much cooler rotor,,, due to less drag. Looks like a caliper servicing is on my near to do list. One other question,,, what size and quantity of copper sealing washers should be purchased for brake work like smc/pcv/caliper rebuilds ?? thx,, Cat'
Demand to have him return your old caliper to you for inspection (just to make sure it was really replaced, and to inspect the sliders to see if they were bent/dirty, or damaged in any way.Very true.. so the saga may be coming to a conclusion. The shop owner decided to take the rear caliper off of his new ST and place on mine... it worked perfectly my bike. All said and done it's something with the caliper even after the rebuild. 900 bucks for 2 sets of break pads, rebuilt caliper, new caliper, new pvc, rebuilt smc, two bleeds, rear rotor replaced and a partridge in a pear tree. Glad I haggled 2000 down on the bike initially or I would have regrets. At least I have a new breaking system from soup to nuts. Fingers crossed I have it back Friday. Stressful work week so a ride this weekend would be amazing.